ADRA first to respond after typhoon Koppu
ADRA immediately responded to those in the north Luzon region affected by typhoon Koppu and its resulting heavy rains and landslides. As of October 22, 1,000 emergency shelter kits were distributed to families reported to have totally damaged houses due to typhoon Koppu after it made landfall in the Aurora province on October 18. Koppu packed maximum […]
Green houses
Delia Rael Singkoy of Dagami, Leyte lost her house like everyone else in her hometown to the destruction of Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. “My first thought after the storm was, ‘Thank God we are alive’. And then when I looked around and saw nothing but broken pieces of my house, I cried. I thought, ‘Where […]
Fisher folks unite to protect marine life
Coral reef ecosystems along coastlines throughout the Philippines islands support an incredibly diverse community of fish species and marine life. Coral reefs are unfortunately being degraded or destroyed due to a combination of factors, such as shifts in climate (including typhoons) and over fishing. These factors place at risk those fish species and marine life […]
Igniting Family Action
The Filipino family is a portrait of hope and resilience. We are grateful for every support that our donors and partners extend in every project that we do! With every house or boat repaired is a family taking a step forward to a better life. And we’re glad to be part of it.
Poor community now has access to clean water
Down a slippery hillside in Barangay Bolirao, Dagami, Leyte, villagers fetch their drinking water every day from a tributary. Here they bathe, wash clothes and clean up the dishes, too. The descend from the top of the hill, where the families live, to the river could be perilous especially during the rainy season. And the villagers […]
My land, my future
Joseph found this piece of land in Dagami, Leyte years ago and decided to start a family here. The river at the back of their home is a friendly reminder of mother nature’s beauty. But during storm season, it overflows and poses a threat to their lives. Typhoon Haiyan washed their house away. Through ADRA’s […]
Potable Water for Everyone
Our team in Tacloban has just started building a community piped water supply in Brgy. Capulhan, Dagami! This beneficial project will provide access to clean and safe water for at least 100 families in the area. Neighboring barangays will be able to collect water from this source, too! Keep the team in your prayers!
Shelter Assistance for Leyteanons
More indigent families in Alang-Alang and Leyte-Leyte in the province of Leyte are receiving shelter repair materials plus water purifying units! Our year-long Support to Shelter Recovery (SSR) Project is closing this March, and through your prayers and the generous support of our donors, we have been able to help rebuild the lives and homes […]
A House from God
“Thank you! I now have a house.” Grateful words from Carmensita Beso of Brgy. Calapwan, Capiz. Carmensita lost her entire house during Typhoon Yolanda. With the shelter assistance given by ADRA, Carmensita now lives in her newly built home. Thank you ADRA Canada and Alberta Adventist News for this feature!
ADRA responds to Typhoon Seniang victims
December 31, 2014 – As majority of Filipinos prepared for the coming new year celebration, Typhoon Seniang (Jangmi) battered Eastern Visayas and Northern Mindanao with winds of 65 kph near the center with gusts of 80 kph. Though relatively weaker than Typhoon Ruby, Typhoon Seniang caused more deaths than the former. Fifty-six were killed, eight […]