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The organizations below are mobilizing and deploying major disaster relief efforts. See how you can lend support:
World Food Programme
WFP has allocated an immediate $2 million for Haiyan relief, with a greater appeal pending as needs become apparent. The UN organization is sending 40 metric tons of fortified biscuits in the immediate aftermath, as well as working with the government to restore emergency telecommunications in the area. Americans can text the word AID to 27722 to donate $10 or give online. Learn more here.
Red Cross
Emergency responders and volunteers throughout the Philippines are providing meals and relief items. Already, thousands of hot meals have been provided to survivors. Red Cross volunteers and staff also helped deliver preliminary emergency warnings and safety tips. Give by donating online or mailing a check to your local American Red Cross chapter. Learn more here.The Philippine Red Cross has mobilized its 100 local outposts to help with relief efforts. Learn more here.AmeriCares
The relief organization is sending medical aid for 20,000 survivors, including antibiotics, wound care supplies and pain relievers. AmeriCares is also giving funds to local organizations to purchase supplies. Learn more here.World Vision
The organization is providing food, water and hygiene kits at the evacuation centers. World Vision was also still actively responding to last month's earthquake in Bohol, which luckily was not struck by the eye of the storm. Learn more here.ShelterBox
ShelterBoxprovides families with a survival kit that includes a tent and other essential items while they are displaced or homeless. Learn more here.UNICEF
Anticipating that children will likely be among the worst affected by the typhoon, UNICEF is working on getting essential medicines, nutrition supplies, safe water and hygiene supplies to children and families in the area. Learn more here.Salvation Army
100 percent of all disaster donations will be used for relief efforts and "to immediately meet the specific needs of disaster survivors." Text TYPHOON to 80888 to Donate $10 or give online. Learn more here.
If you are in the Philippines, you can also course through your help via the GMA KAPUSO FOUNDATION: http://www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation
Ang GMA Kapuso Foundation ay magsasagawa ng malawakang Operation Bayanihan (relief operation) upang damayan ang mga kababayan nating nasalanta ng Super Typhoon Yolanda. Kailangan po ang mga sumusunod: BIGAS NOODLES BOTTLED WATER DAMIT GAMOT KUMOT BANIG SABONG PANLIGO AT PANLABA TOOTHBRUSH AT TOOTHPASTE BAGONG UNDERWEAR TUWALYA TSINELAS Maaari pong dalhin ang inyong mga donasyon sa mga sumusunod na drop-off centers: GMA Kapuso Foundation 2nd Floor Kapuso Center, GMA Network Drive corner Samar Streets, Diliman, Quezon City Tel. no. 928-4299/ 928-9351 GMA Kapuso Foundation Warehouse # 366 GMA Compound Tandang Sora Avenue Brgy. Culiat, Quezon City Tel. no. 931-7013 Para sa cash donation, maaari po ninyong ideposito sa anumang branch ng METROBANK, UCPB, PNB at CEBUANA LHUILLIER. Wala pong service fee na ibabawas sa inyong mga donasyon at tax deductible po ang inyong mga donasyon. Maraming salamat, mga Kapuso. - See more at: http://www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation/articles/2013-11-09/103/Panawagan-mula-sa-GMA-Kapuso-Foundation-para-sa-mga-nasalanta-ng-Super-Typhoon-Yolanda#sthash.MQEH19pW.dpuf
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