Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines - Shelter and Education Assistance - Humanity First Canada 2014

May 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 Humanity First Canada is helping up to 6 250 people affected by Typhoon Haiyan in Capiz and Iloilo provinces by providing shelter and education assistance. Project activities include: (1) repairing or building up to 284 houses; and (2) rehabilitating four schools and education facilities and one daycare centre including the provision of school supplies.

The expected immediate outcomes for this project include: (1) increased access to shelter for typhoon-affected people; and (2) increased access to educational facilities. The expected intermediate outcome is reduced vulnerability of crisis-affected people especially women and children.