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RMorgan

12th November 2013, 11:54

Hey folks,

As you know, Philippines was devastated by Supertyphoon Yolanda/Haiyan.

10.000 people are presumably dead, and thousands more lost everything.

Please, if you can, donate some money to the local Red Cross, even if it's just 10USD. They could really use it right now.

Here's the link:

http://ushare.redcross.org.ph/

Thanks in advance,

Raf.

transiten

12th November 2013, 12:06

I prefer "Medécins sans Frontiers" don't know the the English title...just google...

ulli

12th November 2013, 12:07

I prefer "Medécins sans Frontiers" don't know the the English title...just google...

It is an organization called Doctors without Borders.

RMorgan

12th November 2013, 12:12

Here it goes...More donation links.

Unicef:

https://donate.unicef.ph/campaign/24/typhoon-yolanda-emergency-appeal

Doctors without borders:

https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/onetime.cfm?source=AUU1311LBD01

World Food Programme:

https://www.wfp.org/

GlobalMedic:

http://globalmedic.ca/programs/view/super-typhoon-haiyan-philippines-response

Humanitarian Coalition:

http://humanitariancoalition.ca/our-appeals/typhoon-haiyan-2013?gclid=CL-GsdXs3LoCFc4WMgodsBUAVw

ACF International:

http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/blog/typhoon-haiyans-devastating-violence-leaves-millions-need-across-philippines

World Vision:

http://www.worldvision.ca/GIVE-A-GIFT/Pages/Philippines-Disaster-Relief.aspx?mc=4350781&gclid=CJjpgfPZ3boCFeYWMgodfA0AKw

I don't know which of these organizations will make a better use of the money, though.

I've made donations to the Red Cross, Unicef and Doctors without borders.

Raf.

ulli

12th November 2013, 12:14

RMorgan

12th November 2013, 12:19

I was just about to make a donation and noticed that they don't even indicate how much their (Phillippino) currency is worth against the US dollar. I swear they would get ten times the amount if they remove that obstacle and allow people to donate in US $.

Here's where you can make the conversion:

http://themoneyconverter.com/USD/PHP.aspx

1 USD = 43.84002 PHP (Philippine Peso)

Raf.

ulli

12th November 2013, 12:19

Ok, so I went to a conversion site.
1000 PhP is worth $22 US, give or take a couple of cents.

ulli

12th November 2013, 13:04

I chose Globalmedics to make my donation...
There a two main reasons:
They accept Paypal as a medium of payment,
and the Canadian government promises to automatically
match each donation with the same amount.
They also say that their agency has equipment in the Philippines for water purification,
and that donations via them will get maximum results at a minimum expense/running cost.

Thank you Raf, for taking the initiative with this thread.

Here is a three minute video worth watching:

http://www.upworthy.com/this-man-on-the-verge-of-tears-says-more-in-3-minutes-than-most-say-in-a-lifetim?c=ufb1

Kimberley

12th November 2013, 14:30

I agree with donating, however I highly recommend that you avoid donating to Red Cross.

I have known that the Red Cross is part of the PTW for years and years....but do not believe me do your own research.

Here is one article for starters...

The Red Cross Is A Scam

http://beforeitsnews.com/scandals/2013/05/the-red-cross-is-a-scam-2431426.html

LifeAngel

13th November 2013, 01:05

Kimberley

13th November 2013, 04:47

So LifeAngel how do you suggest we can best contribute?

sunflower

13th November 2013, 15:54

Dennis Leahy

13th November 2013, 16:06

A VERY thorough post on someone's Facebook page:
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HOW TO HELP/DONATE/ AND RELIEF EFFORTS FOR SURVIVORS OF TYPHOON HAIYAN IN THE PHILIPPINES

November 11, 2013 at 10:43pm
Below is a list of legitimate and trustworthy organizations and people. I take no credit for finding all these resources. i am merely just currently compiling a list of everyone collecting donations/supplies for the Philippines that friends have listed as well. Credit is given to friends who have shared/posted/listed. Their pages are listed here. Also, below is information of whom NOT to donate to and which orgs you can trust. i am still collecting, so if you have any TRUSTworthy organization or people or fundraising events that you would like for me to list, pls msg me and i will do so (after i research the org).

I will be updating this List constantly for i am still waiting on more from comrades/organizations to send me their lists. They will be sending me their lists soon, so please make sure you check back.

IF u would like to organize an event or donate pls choose any of these trusty orgs/events and people below.

Maraming Salamat (thank you very much) for your allyship/solidarity, compassion, kindness and revolutionary love.

Makibaka, Huwag Matakot (Struggle, do not be afraid)!

PLS BE MINDFUL WHICH ORGS TO DONATE TO

please when thinking to donate to the Red Cross for donating to Typhoon Survivors in the Philippines. Take in mind that a majority of the money sent to any of these orgs doesn't go into immediate affect or immediate aid to where disasters happen right away - instead the money is often used mostly for administration and etc. and actually the Red Cross has been caught withholding money during disasters fundraising, this also includes the Philippines Red Cross. pls be mindful who to donate to and make sure that the donations go into immediate affect.

Need Evidence? Here's research by my fellow coworker/friend/kasama and Masters Student, JoJo (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#) : Philippines National Red Cross (PNRC) has a history of corruption, money laundering, and giving out aid to those who have political/religious power/influence first than the masses. This has been reported by multiple agencies and even the American Red Cross has done a purge of the PNRC's for its ethics and mishandling of funds to pay off its organizers new cars and office remodeling. The PNRC was on the list of investigation for failing to liquidate P21.3 million of the P52.1 million in PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund or pork barrel) received from then Senator Richard Gordon in 2007 (who is the Chair of PNRC).

Also support organizations that are local, more within the community and who go into deeper areas which FEMA, Red Cross (and others) often neglect… TRUST ME, in my earlier naive teen years of activism (before i became a radical leftist/socialist/feminist) i used to volunteer and fundraise for the Red Cross, and various other reputable orgs like this so i know EXACTLY how their money is spent AND who and how they neglect.

You should also donate to your close families and friends who are actually going into the areas affected to drop off boxes/supplies and to help. I know quite a few who are going i am just waiting on drop off location addresses so i can post them.

below are LEGIT organizations to donate money and supplies to. They are all my friends and organizations i have worked with or know. i've done my research so you can trust they are legit:

(disclaimer: some fundraising events listed at the very bottom by various reliable friends have proceeds being donated to Philippine Red Cross and some unknown orgs. i struggled whether i should list them BUT the events are still important to attend so that we can connect with other folks/build with community and create more awareness/dialogue - so chose to list them)

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send checks to:

Damayan Migrant Workers Association (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#)
DAMAYAN Migrant Workers Association
with "STP Relief Drive Campaign" on the check memo
406 West 40th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10018

their direct paypal info is here: https://sites.google.com/site/stprelief/ (https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fsite%2Fstprelief%2F&h=7AQGRaJns&s=1)

DAMAYAN's website here -
http://www.damayanmigrants.org/ (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.damayanmigrants.org%2F&h=1AQFyr-RM&s=1)

About Damayan:

DAMAYAN means “to help each other” in Filipino.
DAMAYAN is a grassroots organization in New York City and Jersey City of and for Filipino im/migrant workers and led by Filipino women domestic workers. Damayan was officially founded in 2002 and became a 501 C 3 in 2003. Damayan means “helping each other”. Our mission is to educate, organize and mobilize low wage Filipino workers to fight for their labor, health, gender and im/migration rights; contribute to the building of the domestic workers movement for fair labor standards, dignity and justice; and help build workers’ power and solidarity towards justice and liberation.

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People's CORE
with "STP Relief Drive Campaign" on the check memo
1610 Beverly Blvd, Suite #2

https://sites.google.com/site/stprelief/ (https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fsite%2Fstprelief%2F&h=YAQEHOm6C&s=1)

their Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/249083171910227/

their website and campaign here: http://peoplescore.net/uncategorized/community-campaign-launch-for-typhoon-haiyan-yolanda-relief-efforts/

their drop off site and things to donate here:

About People's Core:
The Los Angeles-based non-profit organization, People’s Community Organization for Reform and Empowerment (People’s CORE) along with Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV), KmB / Pro-People Youth, and The Park’s Finest are calling on the community to respond to the recent tragedy in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, the strongest typhoon ever recorded to hit land. Reports indicate that 10,000 Filipinos have lost their lives and over 40 provinces in the Visayas have been affected, with Tacloban now in ruins as the hardest hit. Haiyan is estimated to have destroyed 70-80 percent of structures in its path as it tore into the coastal provinces of Leyte and Samar. Overall, reports estimate that 9 million people have been affected.
People’s CORE is launching the Sagip Tuluy-Tuloy Tulong Pilipinas (STP) Relief Drive, an ongoing campaign to provide support for rehabilitation in areas currently affected by Haiyan/Yolanda and the areas throughout the Philippines that continue to be affected by calamities and disasters brought on by climate change. People’s CORE’s mission is to empower the Asian Pacific Islander and general community in contributing to systemic social change through bottom-up community organizing. Since 2004, it has coordinated relief drives with community-based organizations and small businesses nationwide to establish direct linkages with reputable non-governmental organizations based in the Philippines that reach the hardest hit populations. People’s CORE and its current community partners including JFAV, Pro-People Youth, and The Park’s Finest are looking to expand its community coalition to provide relief in the Visayas.
The STP Relief Drive is collecting both monetary and material donations. For a listing of suggested material donations, please refer to the list below. For monetary donations, amounts of $50 or greater are tax-deductible. Please make checks payable to “People’s CORE” with “STP Relief Drive” included in the memo. Monetary donations may be dropped off or mailed to the People’s CORE Main Office (please see below for address) during operating hours from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday, or by appointment. Supplies, non-perishable food, and new or gently used clothing can be dropped off at People’s CORE’s Main Office or other designated drop-off sites (please check back for updated list of drop-off sites).

DONATION DROP-OFF SITES

People’s CORE
1610 Beverly Blvd., Ste. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Monday -Friday (9:00 am – 6:00 pm)
Below is a list of suggested items for in-kind donations:
SUPPLIES:

Backpacks
First aid kits
Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
Antacid
Vitamins
Candles
Matches
Shampoo
Soap
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Feminine hygiene items
Flashlights
Batteries
Blankets

FOOD:

Canned goods
Dehydrated foods
Granola bars
Power bars
Trail mix
Infant formula
Baby food
Bottled water
Drinking water purification tablets
Disposable plates
Disposable utentils
Nonelectric can opener

CLOTHING:

Light apparel
Comfortable shoes or sandals
Underwear (new only please)
Diapers

Clothing for women, children, and infants are especially in need. Please note that we are unable to accept apparel not suited for tropical weather. Including heavy clothing such as coats, sweaters, mittens, or other cold weather-type items.

For more information about the relief drive, how to donate or volunteer, please call Christine at (213) 241-0995.

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Kampeon (Pnoy Apparel) has Philippine Strong Shirts available where 100% all of profit will be dnated to the people.

Kampeon's Words:

580,000 displaced and nearly 2,000 dead and counting. It's no secret the Philippines needs our help after being hit by a category 5 equivalent Typhoon Haiyan. 100% ALL OF PROFIT of the Philippines Strong shirt will go be donated to the people. We are working with our partners in Manila to ensure 100% of the donations go to those in most need. No NGO, no politicians, all to the people.Full color Typhoon Haiyan image inside Philippines Strong on a UNISEXY 100% cotton tee. Please pass the word and help our country. You don't have to buy our tee, but please do something!

Kampeon's website: http://www.kampeon.co/ (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kampeon.co%2F&h=yAQHoevJU&s=1)

Kampeon's FB: https://www.facebook.com/Kampeon.Co

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via info from Annalisa Enrile -
USC Asian Pacific Islander Social Work Caucus is also collecting where donations will go to The Working for Empowerment and Good Governance (WeGovern) Institute. WeGovern has been the partner of the USC School of Social Work and our Global Immersion program to the Philippines. www.wegoverninstitute.org (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wegoverninstitute.org&h=nAQFn5Ypc&s=1)
Facebook Event page here: (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#)
https://www.facebook.com/events/330206740452618/?previousaction=join&source=1

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AF3IRM Association of Filipinas, Feminists Fighting Imperialism, Re-feudalization and Marginalization also lists quite a few of trustworthy organizations that i havent listed that im adding here:

Gota de Leche Manila: Established in 1907 by the Asociacion Feminista Filipina, GDL focuses on aiding women and children. Check out them out at www.facebook.com/gotadelechemanila (http://www.facebook.com/gotadelechemanila)
Their bank account for cash donations:
La Proteccion de la Infancia, Inc.
BPI Morayta (Manila)
Account #1584-0022-19

FACLA/USAP TAWID BAHA Relief Drive
Monetary donations can be sent to:
Filipino-American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA)
1740 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
100 Staff, 8 Planes On the Way
MSF is rapidly scaling up its response and will have more than 100 staff in the area in the coming days, including doctors, nurses, surgeons, logisticians, psychologists, and water and sanitation experts. Eight planeloads of aid materials—including medical supplies, shelter materials, hygiene kits, and water and sanitation equipment—are also on their way to the Philippines from MSF warehouses around the world.
- See more at: http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/news/article.cfm?id=7143&cat=field-...
Donate: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/onetime.cfm?source=AUU1300PHD01

About AF3IRM
The Association of Filipinas, Feminists Fighting Imperialism, Re-feudalization, and Marginalization (AF3IRM), is a national organization of women engaged in transnational feminist, anti-imperialist activism. AF3IRM is committed to militant movement-building from the United States and effects change through grassroots organizing, trans-ethnic alliance building education, advocacy and direct action.

Their Website: www.af3irm.org (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.af3irm.org&h=6AQHJ0WvX&s=1)
Their recent statement on Typhoon Yolanda: http://www.af3irm.org/2013/11/af3irm-statement-typhoon-yolanda-typhoon-victims-charity-must-be-followed-justice (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.af3irm.org%2F2013%2F11%2Faf3irm-statement-typhoon-yolanda-typhoon-victims-charity-must-be-followed-justice&h=EAQENxKjz&s=1)

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via kasama Catherine Judge -

KALIKASAN-People's Network for the Environment addresses eco-issues with primacy given to the people—especially in the grassroots level.

Kalikasan are mobilizing for Bayanihan: They list things you can donate such as: canned sardines, cooking oil, potable water, sugar, instant coffee, laundry soap, munggo beans, powdered milk, bath soap. But they mostly encourage monetary donations for it is easier and more efficient to procure items for donation from nearby provinces instead of shipping items.

For Volunteers and Donation Drop-off: 26 Matulugin St., Bgy. Central Diliman, Quezon City. Call (02) 920 9099 or email secretariat@kalikasan.net for coordination in volunteering and donations

For Peso and Dollar Donations:
Account Name: Center for Environmental Concerns Inc. (CEC)
Bank Name and Branch: Banco de Oro Matalino Branch
Address Banco De Oro Matalino Branch Bgy Central Diliman Quezon City|Bank Swift Code: BNORPHMM Dollar: 103640033382|Peso: 3640008876

Kalikasan Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/KalikasanPNE
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This is from my good friend Jana Lynne Umipig (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#) who is using her play to generate support for Survivors:

Important Message from the Team at JOBG:

In Light and Solidarity with our comrades and kapatid in the Philippines and with the Sagip-Tulong sa Pilipinas (STP) Relief Fund: SOS to Typhoon (Connected to Damayan Migrant Workers, Ugnayan ng mga Anak ng Bayan, People's Core, Filipino American National Historical Society, etc.) will be donating 15% of all proceeds from our Indiegogo campaign to the STP campaign!

We understand the need toward the reliefs after Yolanda and see our efforts to raise money for our artistic/community movement to be ever connected to the struggle and resilience of our people. Please give to The Journey of a Brown Girl, and also give directly to STP funds- our motherland needs you.

In Gratitude,
The Sister of the Journey of a Brown Girl
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NAFCON - NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR FILIPINO CONCERNS

Also my friend Freedom Allah Siyam who is part of the Northwest of NAFCON (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#)
NAFCON Reactivates Bayanihan Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Campaignis also involved in relief efforts:

You can read the info on their campaign -
http://nafconusa.org/2013/10/nafcon-reactivates-bayanihan-disaster-relief-and-rehabilitation-campaign/ (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fnafconusa.org%2F2013%2F10%2Fnafcon-reactivates-bayanihan-disaster-relief-and-rehabilitation-campaign%2F&h=wAQEJgTSo&s=1)

paypal:
http://tinyurl.com/bayanihanreliefeffort (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fbayanihanreliefeffort&h=SAQHrPYER&s=1)

NAFCON'S EVENT PAGE -
https://www.facebook.com/events/607461135966685/?previousaction=join&source=1

this is more info to donate from NAFCON'S WEBSITE:

*Luzon partner information to be updated on our website soon.

For Visayas:
Visayas Primary Health Care Services, Inc (VPHCS) www.vphcs.org (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vphcs.org&h=JAQEgkoEh&s=1)
email vphcs@yahoo.com, phone: 011 63 32 512 5928.
Contact person: Executive Director Dr. Petty de Castro DDS

Bank Account:
Name: Visayas Primary Health Care Services, Incorporated
Peso Acct #: 006110005001
Dollar Acct #: 106110039631
Banco de Oro
F. Gonzales Branch, Cebu City

Material donations can be shipped straight to:

BOHOL Drop-Off Point:
Farmers Development Center (FARDEC) Office
Contact person: Marinet Pacaldo and Maria Ira Pamat
Address: Lower Butalid Street Tagbilaran City, Bohol Philippines.
Mobile: 011 63 912 594 9170
Phone: 011 63 38 501 9276
Phone: 011 63 38 501 8359
Email: hr_watch08bohol@yahoo.com or irapamat@yahoo.com or gwp_bohol11@yahoo.com

CEBU Drop-Off Point:
Community Empowerment Resource Network, Inc (CERNET)
Dr. Oliver Gimenez, MD, Executive Director
www.cernet.com.ph (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cernet.com.ph&h=RAQFSvCdP&s=1)
email: cernet.empowerment@gmail.com
email: oliveroag@yahoo.com
phone: 011 63 32 514 9919
mobile: 011 63 918 651 6132
address: Door 5, Rosdell Apartment, Englis, V. Rama Avenue, Cebu City
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New Jersey City Drop off Station:

Date: SUN, 12/1
Time: 9:00 - 12:00pm
Location: 35 Mendell Ave, Cranford NJ
Information: http://on.fb.me/HSSPo0 (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fon.fb.me%2FHSSPo0&h=fAQEoeZU5&s=1)
Contact: Jenjen Furer (908.377.3979)

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ARK - Advancement for Rural Kids
has a Super Typhoon Haiyan Emergency Relief Fund
their Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=bc4Ac7kfZSuM_p2ykBnj90icSos_C2SBW9pM9NIQa6S_Wi2W59ZP-t0VGIS&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8def8934b92a630e40b7fef61ab7e9fe63 (https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fus%2Fcgi-bin%2Fwebscr%3Fcmd%3D_flow%26SESSION%3Dbc4Ac7kfZSuM_p2ykBnj90icSos_C2SBW9pM9NIQa6S_Wi2W59ZP-t0VGIS%26dispatch%3D5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8def8934b92a630e40b7fef61ab7e9fe63&h=yAQHoevJU&s=1)

Ark's Website:
http://www.ruralkids.org (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ruralkids.org&h=6AQHJ0WvX&s=1)

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Catherine Hernandez - Sulong Theater

Also, i do not know her or too familiar with her work but i fell upon Catherine Hernandez's work recently and think it is important work to support on what she has been doing for the philippines via theater. they are also collecting funds:

https://www.paypal.com/ph/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=yl7e9ZNLbsXbL8wbhhoArYXneLDYEvuDYXGXitjx5nrP4SBQxKFq2RRx1Xq&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8def8934b92a630e40b7fef61ab7e9fe63 (https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.com%2Fph%2Fcgi-bin%2Fwebscr%3Fcmd%3D_flow%26SESSION%3Dyl7e9ZNLbsXbL8wbhhoArYXneLDYEvuDYXGXitjx5nrP4SBQxKFq2RRx1Xq%2 6dispatch%3D5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8def8934b92a630e40b7fef61ab7e9fe63&h=4AQHqLG6T&s=1)

http://www.sulongtheatre.com/operation-lifeboat.html (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sulongtheatre.com%2Foperation-lifeboat.html&h=jAQF3S9C-&s=1)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151723030020866

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1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East - WILL ALSO MATCH FUNDS WITH PHILIPPINE RELIEF FUND
info here: http://www.1199seiu.org/phillipinesrelieffund (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.1199seiu.org%2Fphillipinesrelieffund&h=CAQF8qs8c&s=1)

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18 Million Rising is also raising funds to send to NAFCON here: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/18mr_typhoon (https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.actblue.com%2Fcontribute%2Fpage%2F18mr_typhoon&h=VAQEOYilV&s=1)

their Website here: http://18millionrising.org (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F18millionrising.org&h=5AQG2Z36K&s=1)
their FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/18MillionRising.org

ABOUT 18MR:
There are approximately 18 million Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States, representing nearly 6% of the total population and growing faster than any other racial group (!) Despite that, Asian Americans remain one of the most politically under–organized, under–engaged, and under–represented constituencies: only 55% of Asian American citizens of voting age are registered to vote -- the lowest rate of all races.

18MillionRising.org was founded to promote AAPI civic engagement, influence and movement by leveraging the power of technology and social media. 18MillionRising.org (18MR) is a comprised of a network of a AAPI activists, artists, organizations and digital media influencers, ranging from community based organizations and print magazines to Asian American blogs and YouTube channels. During the 2012 election cycle, 18MR built and distributed online voter registration tools, ran social media-fueled civic engagement campaigns, and provided up–to–date information and analysis on all things political that Asian (and all!) Americans should know about. Since election season, we've stood up for the voices and struggles of AAPIs. We even took on Google. And WON.

Ultimately, 18MR is about you, your friends, your cousins, your aunties, your whole community. It’s about making our voices heard...on Election Day, when a Sikh gurdwara is attacked, when an Asian American soldier or student is viciously bullied, when we’re misrepresented in the media or mainstream culture, when Jeremy Lin is called a “chink” (and when he registers his first triple double!), and when one of our AAPI elected officials do us proud. 18MR is about us, all of us.

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In Need for Volunteers who speak Tagalog and other dialects - pls get in touch with El Puente for people with CrisisMappers/Standby Task Force are looking for the following:

"We are working on a couple remote analysis projects right now with multiple points of entry. Location doesn't matter as long as you have an Internet connection and are comfortable using programs like google docs. We are mostly researchers, but even if you aren't a GIS/ESRI mapper, dev, analyst or someone who can work with satellite data, we are crowd processing a massive amount of information and we always need more ppl willing to tag meta data, especially those with local knowledge and scarce language skills. (In this case, particularly: Tagalog, Waray, Cebuano, Hiligaynon/llonggo and Bikolano)

We are doing remote handoffs 24 hrs/day, so there is flexibility in accommodating schedules for different shifts, but this is all very time sensitive so the remote projects will probably need their largest numbers of volunteers over the next couple of days."

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INTERNATIONAL EVENTS (info still coming in)

my friend DJ Slick Rix - Rix Anthony (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#) from Canada is also looking to organize a fundraising event as well, pls msg him for more information.

NATIONAL EVENTS

Tues, November 12 @8pm - Telethon for Philippines Typhoon Relief with National Film Society
Join the National Film Society (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#) (Patrick Epino & Stephen Dypiangco), Kid Heroes Productions (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#) (Patricio Ginelsa) & Xylophone Films (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#) (AJ Calomay) for a livestream telethon to support relief efforts in the Philippines. They will have guests speaking on the tragedy. They will be posting the live stream link on their Event Page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/545666612186442/

Wednesday, November 13 @ 6pm Candlelight Vigil for Typhoon Haiyan Survivors - Anakbayan Seattle
@ Red Square at UW, Seattle Washington

https://www.facebook.com/events/1432687430280366/?previousaction=join&source=1

Thursday, November 14, @7pm New York City - Kuya Entertainment
@ Open House
244 E. HOUSTON STREET
my friend Djhalohalo Hhb (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#) is organizing this fundraiser event/party and my friends Rob Koda and Benjapol own this bar Open House:
https://www.facebook.com/events/346027445540991/?ref_dashboard_filter=calendar
Organization of wheres Proceeds will be sent is to be announced

Saturday, November 16 @ 10-2pmTyphoon Haiyan/Yolanda Food Drive - organized by my friend @Lulette Fernando Infante
Associated Market 595 Old Country Road, Westbury
FB Event Page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/230899553740760/?previousaction=join&source=1

UNIPRO - Pilipino American Unity For Progress has done a pretty good job at listing fundraising events in the NY/NJ areas in the next coming weeks.

This is their FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1408381786063714/?previousaction=join&source=1
but i will list a few of the fundraising event pages here: (Warning: some of the events are donating to the Red Cross and other questionable orgs BUT decided to list becuz the events are still important to attend)

TUES, 11/12
Event: Typhoon Haiyan Fundraiser at Ugly Kitchen
Hosted by: New York City Young Filipino Professionals
Location: Ugly Kitchen (103 1st Ave, Manhattan)
Time: 5:00pm
Proceeds: TBA

Event: Typhoon Donations Drive with Jose Antonio Vargas
Hosted by: Jeepney (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#)
Location: Jeepney Filipino Gastropub (201 1st Ave)
Time: 6:00 - 9:00pm
Proceeds: Philippine Red Cross
Contact: info@jeepneynyc.com

Event: Candlelight Vigil for 10,000 Lost
Hosted by: Renee Rises
Location: Union Square, Manhattan
Time: 9:00pm
Contact: renee.rises@gmail.com

WED,11/13
Event: Community Forum on Typhoon Haiyan and Vigil for Families Affected by the Typhoon (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#)
Hosted by: NAFCON
Location: Bayanihan Community Center (40-21 69th St, Woodside)
Time: 6:00pm

THURS 11/14
Event: CCNY's PAO Presents: Kamayan Night
FB Event Page: http://on.fb.me/16WQFNN (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fon.fb.me%2F16WQFNN&h=EAQENxKjz&s=1)
Hosted by: Philippine-American Organization at City College of New York
Location: City College of New York – NAC Ballroom (160 Convent Ave, Manhattan)
Time: 8:00 - 11:00pm
Proceeds: Portion of revenue will go to UNICEF Philippines

Event: Typhoon Relief Fundraiser & Raffle
FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/746611298686930/
Hosted by: Maxine Evangelista, Julian DeGuzman, You Love Poon
Location: Fat Buddha Bar (212 Avenue A, Manhattan)
Time: 8:00PM - 4:00AM
Proceeds: Borongan City (Julian's mother's hometown)
Contact: maxineevangelista@gmail.com

FRI, 11/15
Event: The Journey of a Brown Girl Community Launch Party (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#)
Hosted by: The Journey of a Brown Girl (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#)
Location: The Living Gallery BK (1094 Broadway, Brooklyn)
Time: 7:00 - 10:00pm
Proceeds: 15% to Damayan's Sagip-Tulong sa Pilipinas (STP) Relief
Contact: thejourneyofabrowngirl@gmail.com

FRI, 11/22
Event: Broadway Barkada and Air Tabigue Live for the Benefit of #YolandaPH
Hosted by: Broadway Barkada
Location: Philippine Consulate NY (5th Ave. & 45th St, Manhattan)
Time: 8:00pm
Proceeds: 100% to #YolandaPH Relief Efforts
Contact:

SAT, 11/23
Event: Song & Solidarity: A Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fundraiser
FB Event Page: http://on.fb.me/16Xmiqu (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fon.fb.me%2F16Xmiqu&h=9AQGbnsMT&s=1)
Hosted by: NYU IFA (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#)
Location: NYU Palladium (140 E 14th St, Manhattan)
Time: 8:30pm
Proceeds: 100% to NAFCON
Contact: Kristina Rodulfo (kristina.l.rodulfo@gmail.com)

TUES, 11/26
Event: Fundraising Benefit for Haiyan/Yolanda Relief
FB Event Page: http://on.fb.me/1hAYdwH (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fon.fb.me%2F1hAYdwH&h=yAQHoevJU&s=1)
Hosted by: Kalusugan Coalition, Inc.
Location: Lotus Blue Restaurant & Bar (110 Reade St, Manhattan)
Time: 7:00 - 10:00pm
Proceeds to: TBA
Contact: info@kalusugancoalition.org / 718.426.7600

Seattle's Typhoon Relief Effort Calendar via Derek Orbiso Dizon:

**NOVEMBER 13, 6:00pm
Candlelight Vigil for Typhoon Haiyan Survivors
Red Square at UW in Seattle, Washington
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1432687430280366/ *

*NOVEMBER 18, 5-9pm
“Seattle-area folks, we will be hosting a balikbayan donation box for funds & medical supplies going to Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan relief and rehabilitation during our next pop-up (Inay’s, November 18, 5-9pm). Dinner-goers and general public alike are encouraged to donate what they can—every bit helps.”
Link: http://foodandsh-t.tumblr.com/post/66628080997/seattle-area-folks-we-will-be-hosting-a (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffoodandsh-t.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F66628080997%2Fseattle-area-folks-we-will-be-hosting-a&h=0AQFSScs7&s=1)

**NOVEMBER 22 at 6:00pm
Siklab: Upholding the Revolutionary Tradition of Filipino Youth
Southside Commons in Seattle, Washington“Come support Anakbayan Seattle through a historical/historical showcase on Friday, Nov. 22nd!
We also will be collecting donations for Typhoon Haiyan Relief!”
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/596743860367630/

**NOVEMBER 25, 6:00pm ASC: Open Mic Night - Help provide relief to Typhoon Haiyan victims
Ethnic Cultural Theatre in Seattle, Washington
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/190577501128317/

**DECEMBER 4, 7:00pm
RISE: Opening the Consciousness of the (dis)Empowered
Ethnic Cultural Center in Seattle, Washington
Donations will be collected given to fund typhoon Haiyan relief through NAFConUSA Link: https://www.facebook.com/AAS360
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FUNDRAISING EVENTS IN SAN DIEGO:

November 21 - Open Mic with AnakBayan San Diego (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1431142950434236/
for more info msg Ivan Penetrante (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#), Ryth Abalos Mendez (https://www.facebook.com/notes/kuttin-kandi/how-to-helpdonate-and-relief-efforts-for-survivors-of-typhoon-haiyan-in-the-phil/10151990077628374#)

November 12 - Happy Hour Relief with Happy Helpers San Diego
https://www.facebook.com/events/606403972739853/?previousaction=join&source=1

https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/537074_10151710361006050_856765909_n.jpg

Saturday, November 16 @ 10pm - 2am- UCSD Kapwa Tao: Philippines Typhoon Relief Benefit Dance
Porters Pub UCSD
COME TO THE PHILIPPINES TYPHOON RELIEF BENEFIT DANCE THIS SATURDAY HOSTED BY UCSD KAPWA TAO.

All proceeds raised will go to ABS-CBN's Sagip Kapamilya Foundation!

Event Page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/422365474553629/?previousaction=join&source=1

Monday, November 18 - 11:30 - 1pm - UCSD Typhoon Haiyan Relief for the Philippines: Staff Association's 8th Annual Diversity Luncheon
@ International Center UCSD
Pre-Paid Event Only|member price $8.00|Nonmember $9.00
to purchase tickets contact Nancy at nmagpusao@ucsd.edu

a collection box will be available till November 22 if unable to attend luncheon.
Items needed are:

Infant formula, peanut butter, instant noodles, canned goods (preferably with a tab to open), can opener
Gently used clothing, socks, shoes, tsinelas (flip-flops), for children and adults
Blankets or light wraps, towels
New underwear
Flashlights (and batteries)
Hand sanitizers
Alcohol wipes
Wash clothes
Anti-diarrheal medications
Mosquito nets
Mosquito repellant
Pain relief medications (aspirin, tylenol)
Gloves
Masks
Wound care materials (bandages, band aid, Neosporin)

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IMPORTANT STATEMENTS/ARTICLES/MUST READS AND OTHER RESOURCES:

AF3IRM Statement on Typhoon Yolanda - For the Typhoon Victims, Charity Must Be Followed by Justice
http://www.af3irm.org/2013/11/af3irm-statement-typhoon-yolanda-typhoon-victims-charity-must-be-followed-justice (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.af3irm.org%2F2013%2F11%2Faf3irm-statement-typhoon-yolanda-typhoon-victims-charity-must-be-followed-justice&h=PAQE4Vrds&s=1)

Typhoon Yolanda Recovery: Serve the Suffering People, Not Corporate Interests - a statement by Damayan Migrant Workers Association, Co-Organizer of Sagip-Tulong Sa Pilipinas (STP) Relief Campaign
https://www.facebook.com/notes/sagip-tulong-sa-pilipinas-relief-fund-sos-to-typhoon-yolanda-survivors/typhoon-yolanda-recovery-serve-the-suffering-people-not-corporate-interests/456206054484087

NAFCON Ramps Up Relief Campaign as Super Typhoon Yolanda Ravages Central Philippines:
http://nafconusa.org/2013/11/1060/ (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fnafconusa.org%2F2013%2F11%2F1060%2F&h=MAQGlQYIh&s=1)

Disaster by Design - How the Natural Disasters in the Philippines are Worsened
http://relief.anakbayan.net/ (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frelief.anakbayan.net%2F&h=GAQFgp3Fp&s=1)

Stop the Madness: Help the Philippines Tackle Climate Change - by 18 Millions Rising
http://18millionrising.org/blog/2013/nov/10/stop-madness/ (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2F18millionrising.org%2Fblog%2F2013%2Fnov%2F10%2Fstop-madness%2F&h=JAQEgkoEh&s=1)

Why the Philippines Wasn't Ready For Typhoon Haiyan
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2013/11/11/why-the-philippines-wasnt-ready-for-typhoon-haiyan/ (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fblogs%2Fworldviews%2Fwp%2F2013%2F11%2F11%2Fwhy-the-philippines-wasnt-ready-for-typhoon-haiyan%2F&h=nAQFn5Ypc&s=1)

Why You Should Donate to Peoples Organzations for Typhoon Haiyan Relief
http://nafconusa.org/2013/11/why-you-should-donate-to-peoples-organizations-for-typhoon-haiyan-relief/ (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fnafconusa.org%2F2013%2F11%2Fwhy-you-should-donate-to-peoples-organizations-for-typhoon-haiyan-relief%2F&h=9AQGbnsMT&s=1)

What Transpired in Tacloban City, is not Looting, It's Survival - KMP
http://manilatimes.net/what-transpired-in-tacloban-city-is-not-looting-its-survival-kmp/52228/ (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmanilatimes.net%2Fwhat-transpired-in-tacloban-city-is-not-looting-its-survival-kmp%2F52228%2F&h=dAQEyd7OL&s=1)

Openness to Declare Martial Law In Tacloban City bares Aquino's Fascist Mindset
http://kilusangmagbubukid.org/?p=1619 (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkilusangmagbubukid.org%2F%3Fp%3D1619&h=ZAQGOWm5h&s=1)

Indigenous Elders from North & South America Unite and Send A Call to Action - Mystic Mamma
http://www.mysticmamma.com/indigenous-elders-from-north-and-south-america-unite-and-send-a-call-to-action/ (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mysticmamma.com%2Findigenous-elders-from-north-and-south-america-unite-and-send-a-call-to-action%2F&h=YAQEHOm6C&s=1)

Astralboy

13th November 2013, 18:12

Thank you for helping my country, the Philippines!

Calz

13th November 2013, 18:36

My wife of nearly 18 years is from the Phils (Southern Leyte not too far from the worst).

I passed through Tacloban City once and saw the General MacArthur memorial entry point into the Phils by the US in WW2.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1pmYnYB4THw/UVVqlqIa3pI/AAAAAAAAE8Q/00BlgYN3aEU/s640/The%2520Paolo%2520Project%2520Tacloban%2520Leyte%2520032%2520General%2520Douglas%2520MacArthur%2520L anding%2520Memorial.JPG

To get a different take on just how powerful this storm was ... it actually knocked down one of those statues:

http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/11/12/21417995-fallen-soldier-statue-commemorating-macarthurs-philippines-landing-toppled-by-typhoon?lite

Anyway (yes avoid Red Cross) the point is that this is serious stuff right now. The Philippines are made up of many hundreds of islands and the most pressing issue right now is the logistics of clearing the roads of trees and clutter from smashed houses. That takes heavy machinery and that takes time.

Last I heard there are still, even after several days, some remote towns and villages that have yet to be contacted.

People can go a couple weeks without food (not happily) but water and in this sort of event some medicines are really vital and time grows short to make those connections.

They *really* need our help ... they are our brothers and sisters (in my case literally).

Thank you.

:thank_you2:

Kimberley

14th November 2013, 02:24

bumping!!! bumptity bump bump bump :-)

LifeAngel

14th November 2013, 02:48

So LifeAngel how do you suggest we can best contribute?

Hi Kimberly. Sorry for the late reply but have been very busy trying to get friends to donate but so far nothing. However we have had an overwhelming response from just locals who want to help. We surpassed our goal of feeding 200 families to 300. We are so happy and my wife is on her way to cebu city to deliver the goods. There are others, friends who have done the same and are putting all that they have collected as one and sending to Leyte island. We have volunteers to distribute the supplies in person.
I wish I was there to help but stuck in Canada for the time being.

We are now expanding our area of help and continuing to accept canned goods, water rice etc.

As to answer your question I don't suggest sending money via donations. The country is so corrupt that the victims will be lucky to get 10% of every dollar.

As you may already know the politicians are fighting over the millions being donated at this very moment.

My friends have given up on the govt and taking matters into their own hands. We are about a dozen people uniting in different areas of Cebu and compiling all that we have collected and personally sending emergency supplies to the areas most needing the aid.

If you know or have friends who are Filipino and you trust them perhaps its best to send money through them to families who are directly affected by the catastrophe.

I wish I could suggest another easier way but when it comes to money in large amounts its hard to trust anyone there.

Thanks

LifeAngel

14th November 2013, 03:02

My wife who is living in cebu right now has started a donation center for the Filipinos in Cebu. People have been coming from out of the woodwork donating what little they have.
We are overwhelmed by the large response of the locals there.
I am not there to help her because I live in Vancouver Canada but I am so proud of her donating her time and effort to help.

Hi Life angel, right after I read your post I watched CBC news. Cebu has become the designated distribution center for aid to surrounding areas. Please continue to keep us informed. Your wife is truly "an angel"!

Global Medics were mentioned in the Montreal Gazette yesterday. They do have a team in the area. Thanks, Ulli, for your suggestion.

Hi sunflower. What you see on the news is exactly what is happening now except worse. There really has been very little aid that has reached in the very badly destroyed areas. Politicians are fighting over the donations and trying to pocket it.

Many Filipino people have lost hope in the govt and taking matters into their own hands and helping as best as they can, like my wife.

We hope our efforts will make a difference but we know we are not alone. Many small groups are banding together with others to pool what they have collected and are personally delivering them to the victims.

The first wave of evacuees from Leyte have arrived in Cebu airport. My wife and a group of friends are on their way there now to donate food and water and medical supplies. Most of what our group has collected will be going to Leyte island.

I wish I could upload pics but not sure how to do it.

We will be accepting more donations so we can help others in the northern islands of Cebu.

The people in my town have basically put all their trust in my wife to make sure that 100% donations are given to the victims.
Our house was a gong show. Piles of upon piles of food in boxes in our living room and kitchen and in the front yard. Practically no room to move around lol.

I will do my best to update my wife's progress.

Thanks for all your support.

Peace

LifeAngel

14th November 2013, 03:21

Some pics of the donations and volunteers to help pack.

Kimberley

14th November 2013, 03:24

norman

14th November 2013, 03:43

In this country ( UK) I feel like I'm being arm twisted by a bunch of charity thugs to accept they were right all along.... if you know what I mean?

I will give £50 to help a real person/family in desperate need there.

Give me a real channel to do it by.

[ I suspect that cash isn't going to help right now, the sellers have already been cleaned out by popular demand ]

I feel SO stuck on fat arsed eco/globalistic shills holding the process of global "help" to a political ransom. I don't want to give those bastards a cent or even a nod of approval.

My £50 is ready to GO, please, please, where is it going to help, really help?

Kimberley

14th November 2013, 03:49

Norman I am with you big time I also want to help and so do many others.... life angel please direct us as how we can best help!!!

Thank you love you all! Unity is key!!! :grouphug:

LifeAngel

14th November 2013, 04:10

Thank you lifeangel are you in the Philippians right now? Do you have internet accesses ( i guess you do having sent your above message)? Help us to help you and others, please. Do you have paypal account? if so can we donate to you and distribute? Please help us to help you and your country!!!!

Thank you!! BIG :hug:

edit....

life angel I now realize you are in canada and your wife is in the Philippians...
please advise us how we can help...Thank you

Hi Kimberly yes I am in Vancouver Canada as of this moment and pacing back and forth trying to do all I can to help my wife and friends.

I don't have PayPal sorry. I don't know what else you can do. My family here have just been sending money straight to my wife using western union.

We have had friends from around North America sending funds to her through western union and similar organizations, but I don't feel comfortable with this.

We are honest people and so far we have only accepted from friends and family not complete strangers.

If you have Facebook you can add her as a friend so you can follow her progress.

What you decide from there is up to you.

Thanks for reaching out

Rocky_Shorz

14th November 2013, 04:13

Here are just some of them:

Salvation Army is already on the ground delivering aid.

Direct Relief International: Direct Relief is collaborating with its partner on the ground, Asia America Initiative (AAI), to coordinate the delivery of needed medical aid, which is expected to arrive in the Philippines capital, Manila, early next week. The donation contains antibiotics, pain relievers, nutritional supplements, anti-fungal medications, wound dressings, and chronic disease medicines.

Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps is launching immediate relief efforts after one of the strongest storms in recorded history devastates the Philippines.

Oxfam: Oxfam rapid assessment teams are poised to provide emergency supplies and shelter in parts of the Philippines hit by Typhoon Haiyan.

ShelterBox: Donations designated toward ShelterBox’s Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts will be used to supply the most vital equipment needed and will not be assigned box tracking numbers. Each ShelterBox supplies an extended family with a tent and essential equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless.

UNICEF: UNICEF is working to provide safe water, hygiene supplies, food, shelter and a safe environment to recover.

World Food Programme: WFP is mobilizing quickly to reach those in need. Please make a donation now to provide emergency food assistance to families and children.

http://img.static.reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/styles/attachment-large/public/resources-pdf-previews/165684-TC-2013-000139-PHL_snapshot_131112_CS4.png

ReliefNet online connection to aid organizations (http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-typhoon-haiyan-humanitarian-snapshot-12-nov-2013)

http://www.globalgiving.org/

Rocky_Shorz

14th November 2013, 04:27

the USS George Washington will be arriving tomorrow to start airlifting in supplies both medical and basic needs...

http://www.maritimequest.com/warship_directory/us_navy_pages/aircraft_carriers/george_washington_cvn_73/01_uss_george_washington_cvn_73.jpg

full support group in route with them...

The aircraft carrier, which carries 5,000 Sailors and more than 80 aircraft, is currently in Hong Kong for a port visit. The crew is being recalled early from shore leave and the ship is expected to be underway later this evening.

In company with the carrier will be the cruisers USS Antietam and USS Cowpens, and the destroyer USS Mustin. The supply ship USNS Charles Drew is already underway and will rendezvous with the group as they get closer. USS Lassen got underway yesterday for the region. Embarked on board USS George Washington, is Carrier Air Wing Five.

CVW-5 is a collection of aircraft designed to perform various functions including disaster relief and includes the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 flying the MH-60S Seahawk; and the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 77 flying the MH-60R Seahawk.link (http://wtkr.com/2013/11/12/uss-george-washington-battle-group-orded-to-philippines-for-typhoon-relief/)

Kimberley

14th November 2013, 04:32

LifeAngel

14th November 2013, 04:36

Rocky_Shorz

14th November 2013, 05:06

LifeAngel are you willing to share your wife's facebook name so we that do facebook can go there?

Thanks... As I said I want to contribute to real people not the red cross or others organizations that get a take on the money. I stopped contributing to profiting organizations years ago. I contribute to real people that can use and distribute the funds to the best of their ability.

Thanks :hug:

Salvation army has always been one of my favorites, used clothes might not interest most people but in a disaster it means the world, they can fill a truck for $1000 and clothe 1000 people...

international shipping is outrageous and still have the problem of delivery once it reaches the island, the need is now so I dropped $100 to S.A.

not that I wouldn't have sent it to LifeAngel...

I like to think kids will already be eating a meal on me tomorrow...

this is huge though with millions needing assistance for months to years...

LifeAngel

14th November 2013, 05:51

Thanks rocky for your kind act! It will go a long ways in the Philippines.

Peace

LifeAngel

14th November 2013, 06:40

My daughter is 3 years old and she asked my wife to take the money that is in her piggy bank and use it to buy food and toys for the kids who are victims of the hurricane. We must have done something right to have our daughter who has no concept of money to make such an offer :)

Here's a pic of her, elbows deep in helping pack food and supplies.

mosquito

14th November 2013, 11:02

I'm going to say what's on my mind and in my heart and risk offending some people, but I don't care.

I've just finished with my Filipina girlfriend. There were some fundamental problems with the relationship, but there was also the issue of her country......

We ALL complain about politicians, the system, the PTB etc. But let me tell you, if you want to know what corruption is - the Philippines is the place to look. If corruption were an olympic event, the Philippines would make a clean sweep.

Maybe one of our Filipino members would care to tell the membership about the pork-barrel scandal. Talk about snouts in the trough.

Their government DOES NOT GIVE A DAMN about one single Filipine citizen. Oops, I lie, they care about themselves. The whole country is nothing more than a resource pool for the corporotocracy: the land is all given over to growing fruit "belonging" to American fruit companies; the people are just fodder for the corporations to use as they will, be it via sweatshops or via the government approved and sponsored "work abroad" programmes. The women especially, are lovely, warm-hearted people, in great demand as nurses (the lucky ones) or as "maids". The Filipino government trains Filipinas in the art of being a maid, issues them with credentials, and exports them (oops again, I mean "allows them to travel") to wherever there is a need. Strangely enough - the Middle East is a very popular destination, the women and girls are lured by the idea of (relatively) high salaries they can send home, and the areas in question just love Filipinas. And guess what happens ...... there are countless reports of girls having their passports confiscated and being forced to work as prostitutes. Those that manage to stay clear of prostitution are still quite likely to be abused, physically, sexually, emotionally. I was last in the Philippines in August, when I met an American who works in Kuwait. We listened to him recound a number of tales about what can happen to Filipinas working in that country, about the local's attitude to women in general, and to Filipinas in particular.

What does the Philipine government do about it ? NOTHING. Because they could't give a flying f*ck.

What are they doing about the situation post typhoon ? NOTHING - reason as above.

Rocky - Do you SERIOUSLY believe a f*cking aircraft carrier is taking "humanitarian" aid to the Philippines ?????? This is Haiti all over again. And Haitians need to look out - the USA plans to turn that country into yet another resource pool and playground, just like the Philippines.

I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the help you are offering these lovely people, but believe me, what the Philippines needs most is a revolution. It needs a government which will nationalise fruit production; which will de-Americanize the country and treat its' citizens with respect; which will provide decent education (not just for the rich), medical care, sanitation, infrastructure.

Please, please, please, PLEASE don't let's have any of those pretentious "weather changers" open their sh!t-filled mouths, my brain would explode.

Sorry (not much) for the rant, this has touched me deeply. The Philippines could and should be a paradise. The people are unrivalled in their basic human niceness. They deserve better. A lot f*cking better. Well in excess of 60% of my earnings have found their way to the Philippines in the last 19 months. Thankfully, my ex-gf was unaffected by this particular typhoon, though they were seriously affected last December, and December 2011.

One last question to ponder - How much money are the corporations who own sweatshops going to contribute ? And what about that other parasitical organization, the one which is almost solely responsible for the overpopulation in this lovely country - the Catholic bloody church ?

Bubu

14th November 2013, 11:19

mahalall

14th November 2013, 15:58

mariposafe, post 31,
spoken like a Kalinga,
"warrior-culture of the people, the Kalinga were able to preserve their culture despite centuries of occupation in the lowlands by the Spaniards, Americans, and the Japanese"

Lifeangel: salamat po

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalinga

LifeAngel

14th November 2013, 18:05

Progress update....

My wife successfully dropped off food, clothing and supplies to our Leyte friends in Cebu and they will personally be delivering the aid in a few hours. We don't have huge trucks so they are using their tiny cars to carry hundreds of food packs and will be going on by ferry boat to get to Leyte. It will require a few trips back and forth to successfully deliver all donated food packs and supplies to Leyte.

In one of the areas that my wife was delivering aid to, she was turned away by the local govt officials for the Leyte refugees in Cebu. She and volunteers had over 150 family food packs to donate but the camp only wanted ready to eat foods that require no cooking.

So as a result my wife will be using the remaining aid to be delivered personally, along with the on going donations from our town locals and friends, to the northern Cebu islands who desperately need aid.

I am so glad that the people have banded together to help their fellow citizens and friends and families who are in dire need of aid.

Our country's govt isn't perfect and I believe that there are a few who fight for the people and are doing all they can to help bring aid in the worst affected areas.

"Mariposafe"... I understand your frustrations because I have similar ones myself about the govt in the phillippines, but I have always believed that it is the people that make the country, not its govt. To believe in any govt in this day and age is delusional. The people must band to together to get things done for the people.
That's why Filipinos are working all around the world in the worst possible conditions because their corrupt govt can only help their corrupt selves.
The people are sacrificing their own health and safety in other countries just so their families can have food and shelter back home in the Philippines
The compassionate hearts of my people lead them to do what is necessary to survive and help one another in times of greatest need or just living from one day to the next.
We have a saying among my friends in Cebu, 'our people are continually in a crisis, it is the norm here. Giving food to less fortunate friends and family is a daily way of life for us. We survive... We are survivors!'

Peace everyone.

LifeAngel

14th November 2013, 18:24

For people who want to know the value of their donations, $20 can feed a family of 4 for almost a week. A little goes a long way there.

transiten

14th November 2013, 18:27

Gosh, i've tried several times to send money to Doctors without borders but they've got some trouble with the website..anyone else had problems?

Rocky_Shorz

14th November 2013, 18:50

Thanks everyone for helping but what really makes me happy is the fact that people although not so many is breaking the barriers. No nations no races. Just us/we humanity as a whole. Isn't this what most of us wants to accomplish?

I agree that what hold back people in giving is the prospect of the aid not getting where it is intended. LifeAngel and company is there. My gut tells me that we could trust him. But if it is not enough I volunteer to go there my self and be a Chanel.

I lived for many years here in San Diego in an area with a huge Filipino population, neighbors would drop by almost daily to drop off a few tidbits of leftovers...

I gained 30 pounds in that home...

they were so kind, and something about me filled all of them with happiness they just liked to stop and say hi while passing. California is cold and plastic...

these people had the kindest hearts, and I feel so bad for all of them trying to get aid to their families and friends still living there...

and mariposafe, I'll worry about stopping the war machine when it's time, right now it is all about helping the people

I'll let you know when it is time to stomp your foot and drop a note to @Anonymous to open the books on the government and sweat shops...

for now, try to keep it cool and help where you can in giving loving support however you can.

S-L

14th November 2013, 19:40

Thank you for this.

Unfortunately, it seems that extreme weather events like this will continue to increase in the times to come. It's heartening to see everyone coming together to help. It's very possible that climate change and the collapse of our agricultural system will ultimately help us band together and act as the one human family we truly are.

I once had a dream where environmental catastrophe had forced a country to evacuate its citizens in a serious way. We're talking about environmental refugees on a scale never seen before. In this dream, every household was asked to provide food and shelter to a visiting family. These were tough times, but we all banded together.

This is the glimmer of hope within the increasingly turbulent times (http://www.newmessage.org/the-shock-of-the-future) we live in. We are all Filipinos.

Bob

14th November 2013, 19:40

Data on making fresh water. People need fresh water. This is from an older post and can help to understand that an aircraft carrier has the capacity to help get fresh water to a location FAST. People need water, fresh water will help to alleviate the threat of disease.. Let's please just get the aid there.

"Sitting off the coast of Haiti, the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Carl Vinson can make some 400,000 gallons of its own fresh water every day, and much of it will soon be going ashore. The nuclear-powered vessel, which had been heading to its new home port in San Diego when it was diverted to Haiti hours after the quake, has massive desalination capacity — purifying the same ocean saltwater it traverses — and the Vinson has a daily excess of 200,000 gallons "that we can give away," says Cmdr. William McKinley, who oversees the desalination process.

"Aircraft carriers have been desalinating ocean water since World War II, and in recent decades they've been giving their excess H2O away more frequently during humanitarian emergencies. But the 2004 Indonesian tsunami disaster, which killed more than 200,000 people and left much of the Indian Ocean coast a wasteland, tested desalinated water donation capabilities like never before.

"One of the lessons aircraft carriers learned then, and during the Hurricane Katrina calamity a year later, was that they needed a better delivery medium if they wanted to make a difference during catastrophes of that magnitude.

"As a result, early this week the Vinson will receive up to 100,000 special 2- and 5-gallon water "bladders," collapsible containers that will make transporting such enormous volumes of liquid more efficient. If the Vinson could actually move all 200,000 of its excess gallons to Haitian distribution points each day, it could as much as double the amount of water aid, which relief agencies and military helicopter pilots alike say is being used up faster than they can deliver it.

"That in turn would allow donor governments and organizations to turn more of their efforts toward augmenting other critical necessities like food, medical supplies and, later on, more long-term help like building materials.

"Desalination is essential for nuclear-powered vessels like the Vinson. Nuclear reactors heat the water that makes the steam that powers the ship — but that water has to be pure. Some ships use reverse osmosis technology, which pumps the saltwater under extremely high pressure through cleansing membranes. The Vinson employs a process that can boil the ocean water at lower temperatures and separate the brine.

"The carrier has four such water distilleries that can each produce 100,000 gallons of fresh water a day for both steam power and the crew's daily needs. In recent years, water-scarce cities near seacoasts worldwide have begun duplicating the method as well."

Marren

14th November 2013, 20:47

sigma6

14th November 2013, 21:17

If they really wanted to, Canada could get together with the Philippines and they could build a simple 10MW power plant in a year... that could be used to provide desalinated water, power electricity for bathhouses and laundry, cooking, heat... the cost would break down to 4 to 7 cents for a group of 1000 people, see the cost break down... and your telling me they couldn't do this... in an "emergency"... TPC needs the PR, they are obviously "dying" for customers... This is practical, super ultra cost effective, absolutely needed... and one of the first things that is needed in an emergency after immediate water, food and medical... is ENERGY....

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They are already building one in Chile RIGHT NOW! (for water desalination)
It would cost 20 millions dollars... (2million/ KW) You think the Philippine and US and Canadian Governments couldn't afford 20 million dollars that would give the People energy for the next 50 years at a cost of less then 4 cents/kwh (since the government would pick up the infrastructure cost...) and take 18 to 24 months?????????
http://www.thoriumpowercanada.com/technology/the-projects/

Where would Haiti be today if they had built one there? Everyone would have a place to wash, clean and cook and a never ending source of fresh water or at least enough energy to build and power infrastructure for a training center and a manufacturing plant... Oh, I keep forgetting I must be such a genius and this is just way, way too complex a subject for hundreds and thousand of government agents to figure out... oh silly me.... (NOT!)

LifeAngel

14th November 2013, 21:26

LifeAngel are you willing to share your wife's facebook name so we that do facebook can go there?

Thanks... As I said I want to contribute to real people not the red cross or others organizations that get a take on the money. I stopped contributing to profiting organizations years ago. I contribute to real people that can use and distribute the funds to the best of their ability.

Thanks :hug:

Her Facebook name is Lifey Atamosa Lim. Her profile picture is of her carrying our two toddlers. Her name is Life. Been her nickname for over a decade. It describes truly of what she is like as a person.

Thank you Kimberly. We are in this to help as much people as we can.

Peace

Hi LifeAngel! I would like to help but i was not able to find anyone by that name on Facebook. I am not either comfortable sending organizations like the Red Cross money. Please get back to me!

Hi marren, I tried a search on her too and I can't see her. I will give you my email address and try searching for me on Facebook. Gcabalim@gmail.com. My profile name is Ger Man. Once we are friends you will see my wife's posts on Facebook.profile pic is of my wife with arm around my shoulder and I am wearing striped shirt.

Or send me yours. Tried using search and it does work, but find friends doesn't.

Bob

14th November 2013, 21:29

Sigma6 and the Group - just to give some insight.. a 10 megawatt reactor is slightly larger than a refrigerator.. That is a decentralized system and is safe. There is NO Fukushima gigawatt massive central power.. there is safety with the thorium systems, and the cost is reasonable. It is something to think about for long term. Obviously the short term means off-shore systems such as supplied by the reactors on the aircraft carriers CAN be used to supply power, if power is the issue.

I think clean water and medical supplies are a focus, but if one gets the aircraft carriers there, there could be clean water, medical and electricity.. just some thoughts as to stagewise planning..

LifeAngel

14th November 2013, 23:19

LifeAngel

15th November 2013, 02:06

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Deliveries being delayed to Leyte due to ferries being kept on the island and not going to Cebu. Hundreds are waiting to bring aid to Leyte at the ports in Cebu.

Some pics of my wife and friends combining food and supplies from their individual towns and districts. With Internet being down in our area it's slow going uploading pics.

Edit update...

Just got confirmation that the town where my wife is from has raised over 5000 packs of food and supplies for northern Cebu victims. These packs are the size of grocery bags that we get here in North America and are full of rice, canned goods, noodle soup, water and soap. With 600 000 people left homeless from the typhoon it will at least give a few thousand some relief for a few days.

LifeAngel

15th November 2013, 02:13

Pics of people waiting in cebu port to bring food and supplies to Leyte island. Ferries are at a stand still in Leyte.