How managing information can save lives
It has been more than six weeks since super Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda) roared through the Philippines, killing almost 6,000 people and affecting more than 14 million others. Coordinating a humanitarian response on this scale is no easy task. OCHA has been at the forefront since the very beginning of the disaster, setting up a series of coordination hubs, including one in Roxas City, on the northern tip of the province of Capiz.
In Roxas on the northern tip of the Island and Province of Capiz, representatives from the Government, the Military, UN agencies and NGOs from around the world are working to provide a coordinated and effective humanitarian response. The “grease” that keeps this machinery running smoothly is up-to-date and relevant information.
- UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
- To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit https://www.unocha.org/.