Our work in the Philippines
The Philippines is hit by a series of deadly disasters every year. See how we’ve responded to disasters over the years.
Typhoon Mangkhut: Devastation in the Philippines
IN SEPTEMBER 2018, SUPER TYPHOON MANGKHUT PUMMELED THE PHILIPPINES WITH WINDS OF 200KM/H. SEE HOW WE SUPPORTED FAMILIES AS THEY RECOVERED.
TYPHOON MANGKHUT
Also known as Typhoon Ompong in the Philippines, Typhoon Mangkhut ripped through the country’s main island of Luzon in September 2018.
Its high winds and torrential rains damaged almost all the buildings in the city of Tuguegarao.
Thousands of people were evacuated amid warnings of 6m (20ft) storm surges, including those who had been displaced several times due to the monsoon rains just months earlier.
The Philippines is one of the world’s worst disaster-affected countries. We have responded there 24 times in 13 years – more frequently than any other country.
One of our most recent responses was in December 2017, when tropical storms triggered destructive mudslides and flooding. Take a look at how we responded.
Following Typhoon Mangkhut, a ShelterBox team was deployed to help families who lost everything.
We supported 1,042 families in total with essential aid like shelter kits, tarpaulins and solar lights.
Updates from the field
Watch this video to hear from Mark Boeck, ShelterBox Response Team member, about our response in the Philippines after Super Typhoon Mangkhut.
Distributions are now over. We supported 1,042 families in total with shelter kits, tarpaulins, solar lights and hurricane strapping which will help to reinforce people’s homes when they rebuild.
Jini's story
Jini is a pregnant mother of three who lives with her family in the northern province of Cagayan, Philippines.
Jini’s home was completely destroyed by Super Typhoon Mangkhut.
When the typhoon hit in the middle of the night, the family feared for their lives.
They decided to flee to a relative’s house nearby. But when they returned the next morning, they found rubble instead of a home.
When we met Jini, she was living with her mother, as they didn’t yet have the means to start rebuilding.
Snapshots from the Philippines
Men load a rickshaw with shelter kits in Buguey
A young boy places his hand on a shelter kit in Philippines after Typhoon Mangkhut
Typhoon Mangkhut destroyed 64-year-old Thelma’s home. She has seen many storms, but this one was one of the worst she’s ever known. Here she stands outside the remains of her home.
Pregnant mother of three, Jini, stands with one of her children on the ruins of her home after it was destroyed by Typhoon Mangkhut.
Families were supported with essential aid items, like this solar light.
A home constructed with tarpaulins and a shelter kit in the Philippines after Typhoon Mangkhut
A woman waits to receive ShelterBox aid after Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines
Women wait in line to receive shelter kits in the Philippines
Disasters don't stop
Right now, countries all around the world are facing devastating Tropical Storms.
We are monitoring activity from our Headquarters to ensure that we are ready to respond next time a disaster strikes.
But what exactly is a tropical storm? What is the difference between a hurricane, a typhoon and a cyclone? How do they form? How often do they occur? Find out everything you need to know here.
Working in the Philippines
ShelterBox Operations Philippines
ShelterBox Operations Philippines is a non-government organisation (NGO) that aims to provide emergency shelter for families affected by disasters in the Philippines.
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