Established in 1950, the Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the world's humanitarian network operating in 190 countries. We dedicate...
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Established in 1950, the Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the world's humanitarian network operating in 190 countries. We dedicate...
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At times of upheaval, pregnancy-related deaths and sexual violence increase. Reproductive health services—including prenatal care, skilled attendance at birth and emergency obstetric care—are often...
Period covered by this operation update: 8 November 2013 to 30 November 2016 Appeal target (current): CHF 94.53 million Appeal coverage: 96 per cent Appeal history: 18 August 2015: The budget was...
This six-page case study details the barangays (native Filipino term for village or district) around Ormoc City, in the province of Leyte in the Philippines. Ormoc and its surrounds were...
Key Messages The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, with several earthquakes and around 20 tropical cyclones per year among other natural calamities. In 2015, the...
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2015 Annual Narrative Report of IASC Gender Standby Capacity Project Project Overview and Management Overview of the GenCap Project The GenCap Project is as an inter-agency resource, which was...
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OVERVIEW The 32 countries in the East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) region2 have varying climates, levels of development and capacity, and vulnerabilities to hazards. Many countries in the region...
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Climate-related natural disaster shocks are expected to rise as the earth is getting warmer, which will adversely affect growth prospects globally. Under a looming threat of climate-related extreme...
ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Dec. 20 (PIA) – Thousands of rural workers and micro entrepreneurs in Capiz and Iloilo gathered together to show their commitment and resiliency Karen Tuason, Panay Island team...
Executive Summary Super Typhoon Haiyan is the most devastating weather disturbance and the first major mega-disaster that hit the Philippines in recent memory. Its aftermath offers lessons that need...
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Cyclone season in the South Pacific has begun. New Zealand Red Cross will be closely monitoring the formation of tropical cyclones and their progression. We're working with communities to build their...
Highlights WFP provided food and cash assistance to 138,700 people in central Mindanao to improve their food security. WFP organized the second forum on Forecast-based Financing (FbF) in the...
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Introduction As we at Lutheran World Relief anticipate the tremendous humanitarian challenges we might face in the coming year, a quote from Desmond Tutu comes to mind: “Hope is being able to see...
On 8 November 2013, Tacloban city was devastated by typhoon Haiyan, the strongest typhoon on record to make landfall. Despite crippling damage, the local government strove to coordinate recovery...
Tzu Chi’s humanitarian aid to the survivors after typhoon Haiyan (known as Yolanda in Philippines) has lasted for over 3 years from 2013 until now. Relief projects includes food distributions, cash...
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Joint media release Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Julie Bishop MP Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells 6 December 2016 From 6th...
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Introduction Lorsqu’une communauté est frappée par une catastrophe ou lorsqu’une crise survient, il faut réagir vite a fin de protéger ses moyens d’existence. Quand ceux-ci sont principalement...
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Completion of renovation and reconstruction of 96 classrooms in 9 schools The reconstruction aid project of the Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS), which has supported the central Philippines 3 years...
1. Background Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) hit the Philippines on 8 November 2013 affecting 16 million people, causing some 6,300 deaths, displacing 4.1 million people and damaging or destroying 1.1...
Executive Summary The Philippines is a growing socio-economic presence in South-East Asia. It has an annual growth rate of more than 7 per cent, and is one of the most densely populated countries in...