Help Filipino Typhoon Victims Rebuild!

With the recent Supertyphoon Rolly (international name: Goni) and Typhoon Ulysses (international name: Vamco) hundreds of families in the fishing communities of Lagonoy Gulf, which covers the Provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur, and Catanduanes, were left without roofs above their heads, their boats were completely destroyed and so they are unable to continue with their livelihoods. Still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic and battered by one heavy storm after another, it is difficult for them not to feel hopeless over their situation. With your support, you can help us purchase and distribute necessary materials and supplies to our affected communities, to help them rebuild as they work themselves back up on their own two feet.

IMMEDIATE: Support and Recovery

Tarpaulin Cloths – Communities have asked for building materials such as tarpaulin cloths that can serve as waterproof roofing for make-shift houses and can thereafter be used as shelter material in their boats. Target: 5,000 tarpaulins

MID-TERM: Recovery and Rehabilitation

Fiberglass Boats (30 footer) for sturdier and long-time use – Many of our fisherfolk families live on day-to-day income solely from fishing, with no savings or alternative source of finances. The proposed boats can be made from fiberglass to make these more resilient to such extreme weather events. Compliant to international standards, with transponder and fish containers. Training and materials included for building the boats. Target: 2,511 boats (sustainable level for the gulf)