World Vision Philippines Launches Appeal for Bohol Earthquake Survivors

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Central Visayas on 15 October. Many roads, buildings, schools, and hospitals are damaged or destroyed. According to the latest report by UNOCHA, 3 million people are affected, with 186 casualties and 45,641 damaged houses. Aftershocks continue to persist as relief work is underway.

World Vision teams are working around the clock to provide supplies to families in evacuation areas and shelter camps this week. Initial relief packs include food items such as rice, water, beans, biscuits, brown sugar, and sardine cans.

World Vision is targeting to assist an initial number of 4000 families, including food items, hygiene kits, shelter and construction tools and materials. World Vision is also coordinating with key organizations, including the UN Humanitarian Country Team and the Bohol governor’s office to provide long-term assistance to the quake survivors.

After a recent visit in a World Vision-assisted area in Sagbayan, the earthquake's ground zero and epicenter, Josaias dela Cruz, World Vision National Director, stressed that World Vision’s priority above all are the children, as they are the most vulnerable in disaster situations. Child friendly spaces have been set up to support psycho-social needs for children through interactive activities such as play, arts and crafts.

http://worldvision.org.ph/relief-response/EarthquakePH