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Water, Hygiene, and Hope: Supporting Nanay Carmen After the Flood

When Typhoon Kristine (Severe Tropical Storm Trami) struck Barobaybay, Camarines Sur, 76-year-old Nanay Carmen faced rising floodwaters, putting her already fragile health at risk. Like many vulnerable individuals, she struggled with limited access to clean water and basic hygiene products. Thanks to our intervention, with the support of UNICEF, we provided her with essential hygiene […]

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 […]

Tropical Storm TRAMI (Kristine) Action Against Hunger’s Emergency Response in the Philippines

In 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

“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!

As 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!

This 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 […]

From Crisis to Care: The Role of Mental Health Support After A Disaster

“How are you feeling today?” Eva Tubianosa asks an elderly lady in her village. The residents of Barangay Magsaysay, a quiet town in Nabunturan, Davao del Oro suffered the brunt of the heavy rain that brought landslides which rushed down from the neighboring mountains to the valley ─ covering homes, devastating roads, and the surrounding […]

Multi-purpose Cash Assistance: A Respite for a Displaced Family

“I can still remember it clearly,” says Lyka, 38, as she reflects on the night of February 6, 2024. “The rain wouldn’t stop, and at 7:26 pm, we heard a loud crash. The massive landslide came tumbling down, burying our homes in rocks and mud.” The relentless rains wreaked havoc in the mining town of […]

Life After Loss: A Father’s Promise to His Daughters

“Say a prayer for your mama and ate (older sister),” Orlando Malacaste, 58, whispers to his two younger daughters. They stand in front of the graves of their mother and eldest sister, located in a Muslim Cemetery in Pandapan, Tagum City. They traveled from the municipality of Maco to honor the memory of their lost […]

Empowering Remote Villages with Accessible Water

MABINI, DAVAO DE ORO ─ “We had to cross the mountain to fetch water,” Michelle Esperanza, 36, recalls. The rough terrain and muddy dirt paths made it hard for the residents of the remote mining town of Sitio Mascareg, in the community of Barangay Anitapan to collect water for drinking, bathing, and usage for their […]