The SPRINT Initiative announced that it has provided USD 50 000 to the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines (FPOP). This emergency response grant will assist in the delivery of essential lifesaving sexual reproductive health (SRH) services over three months to cover 10 000 families affected by the floods in four provinces on the island of Luzon.
The funds will provide non-food items and services such as hygiene and dignity kits with the aim of improving the health and sanitation conditions of those living in the affected areas. Clean delivery kits will also be provided to assist pregnant women in geographically isolated and disadvantaged conditions to ensure safe and clean deliveries. A referral system is being established by FPOP to ensure access to emergency obstetric and neonatal care. Additional services include those related to maternal and newborn health, gender-based violence, and transmission of HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
From 18 August, torrential rain brought on by Tropical Storm Trami pounded the northern island of Luzon, and dumped over two months’ worth of rain in a matter of days and inundating six provinces. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), more than 2.9 million people have been affected. As of 26 August, more than 78,000 people are scattered across 359 evacuation centres, with more than 231,000 are staying with family and friends. Tens of thousands of people continue to be in need of humanitarian assistance.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Karen Jolly , Communications Officer. T: +60 3 4256 6122. E: KJolly@ippfeseaor.org