World Vision Canada

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February 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, World Vision Canada is helping up to 12,660 people affected by Typhoon Haiyan in Leyte province by providing safe drinking water, improving sanitation or the proper treatment and disposal of waste water, rehabilitating shelters, and restoring people’s livelihoods. Project activities include: (1) constructing or repairing latrines for 2,500 households; (2) repairing communal water supply systems for 2,000 households; (3) promoting the importance of proper hygiene by providing information sessions for 12,660 people; (4) providing assistance to rebuild shelters, including cash vouchers, materials, and technical assistance to 2,000 households; (5) conducting community clean-up of debris through cash-for-work programs; and (6) providing skills-based training in construction trades to 750 typhoon-affected people.