Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines - Shelter Assistance - Handicap International Canada 2014

March 2014 - On November 8 2013 Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) made landfall in the Philippines a densely populated country of 92 million people. The category five typhoon killed over 6 000 Filipinos caused 4 million people to be displaced from their homes and caused severe damage to infrastructure including homes roads schools and health centres. Although many people have already received life-saving humanitarian assistance significant humanitarian needs remain including early recovery activities that contribute to building communities that are more resilient. With DFATD’s support Handicap International Canada is helping up to 4 690 people affected by Typhoon Haiyan in Capiz province by providing shelter assistance and improving their livelihoods. Project activities include: (1) providing unconditional cash grants to 4 690 people to rebuild shelters and to purchase other essential items such as kitchen sets and clothing; (2) providing technical assistance to 4 690 people to rebuild shelters that are secure and resilient; and (3) providing 50 local builders with training cash and tools to help them rebuild shelters.

The expected immediate outcome for this project is increased access to shelter for typhoon-affected people. The expected intermediate outcome is reduced vulnerability of crisis-affected people especially women and children.