Typhoon Drill Strengthens Community Preparedness in Del Carmen’s Island Barangays
SIARGAO — On November 20, 2024, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, took a significant step toward building resilience and safeguarding lives with its first-ever community typhoon simulation drill. Conducted simultaneously in the island barangays of Caub, San Fernando, and Domoyog, the activity—organized under the Resilient IsLA Project—engaged 25 households per barangay along with the Barangay […]
Typhoon Drill Strengthens Community Preparedness in Del Carmen’s Island Barangays
/0 Comments/in 2024, Articles, DRR /by AdminSIARGAO — On November 20, 2024, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, took a significant step toward building resilience and safeguarding lives with its first-ever community typhoon simulation drill. Conducted simultaneously in the island barangays of Caub, San Fernando, and Domoyog, the activity—organized under the Resilient IsLA Project—engaged 25 households per barangay along with the Barangay […]
Tropical Storm TRAMI (Kristine) Action Against Hunger’s Emergency Response in the Philippines
/in 2024, Articles, Miscellaneous /by Alexane SimonIn just one month, the Philippines was hit by six severe storms. This devastating series began with the severe tropical storm Kristine, and left thousands of families in total destitution. Action Against Hunger is deploying an emergency response to support the most affected communities, with a focus on access to drinking water and the reconstruction […]
Full Circle: A Lifelong Journey of Survival and Hope for Resilience
/in 2024, Articles, Miscellaneous, Stories from the Field /by admin“I have experienced different kinds of disasters since I was sixteen years old, but even now as an old woman, I feel like it’s never too late for me to learn and relearn how we can better prepare,” says a widow from a disaster-prone community in the Municipality of Kapatagan who has survived various disasters […]
Humanitarians in Action: Get to know Rey, one of our ACCESS team members!
/in 2024, Articles, Miscellaneous, Stories from the Field /by AdminAs we commemorate World Humanitarian Day 2024, we take a moment to reflect on the stories of those who dedicate their lives to serving others in times of crisis. One such individual is Rey, a field officer for the ACCESS Project funded by the EU Humanitarian Aid. Rey’s journey from the typhoon-ravaged lands of Leyte […]
Humanitarians in Action: Get to know Sittie, one of our ACCESS team members!
/in 2024, Miscellaneous, Stories from the Field /by AdminThis World Humanitarian Day, we spotlight Sittie, a remarkable field officer making a profound impact in the Bangsamoro region. Inspired by a family deeply involved in community development and guided by her faith, Sittie has dedicated her life to helping others, particularly in promoting gender equality and empowering vulnerable communities. Her commitment to humanitarian work […]