Earthquake in Bohol Philippines - Emergency Shelter and Household Needs - World Vision Canada 2013

November 2013 – On 15 October 2013 a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Bohol an island province in Central Visayas Philippines killing 218 people and injuring 768 people. The earthquake affected more than three million people displacing more than 350 000 people from their homes. The damage from the earthquake valued at greater than $53 million includes more than 60 000 houses seaports airports churches government and public buildings schools and hospitals. Aftershocks which continued for weeks following the earthquake caused further damage to vulnerable shelters. With DFATD's support World Vision Canada is addressing the urgent needs of 960 earthquake-affected families in the municipality of Maribojoc in the province of Bohol. Some project activities include: (i) providing emergency shelter by distributing tents and materials to help people maintain and repair their shelters; and (ii) distributing essential household items including clothing blankets bedding hygiene supplies such as soap and basic goods and supplies to prepare and eat food.

The expected immediate outcomes of this project include: (i) increased access to shelter; and (ii) increased access to household items. The expected intermediate outcome is reduced vulnerability of earthquake-affected people especially women and children.