ADRA Philippines takes a comprehensive approach to emergency management:
- By working with communities to prepare for and mitigate the impact of disasters through a Disaster Risk Reduction program as part of its ongoing development initiatives
- By partnering with local groups to provide immediate assistance when an emergency hits;
- By working with the affected people to help them recover after the crisis has passed through early recovery interventions.
We place great importance on building local capacity and long-term resilience to external shocks. We are committed to meeting international standards of quality, accountability and community participation.
A National Emergency Management Plan facilitates an immediate response to a range of emergencies with funding from ADRA International, the ADRA Asia Regional Office and local church partner.
OUR EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Community Health Volunteers at the Frontlines
As the pandemic continued its upsurge in the country, Community Health Volunteers (CVHs) such as Barangay Health Workers (BHW) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) were called to serve as front liners in their communities.
Staff Testimony: When I Almost Didn’t Make It Home
One of the ADRA Philippines’ staff, Mark Morta was in the island of Masbate conducting relief operations, when the community quarantine was declared. This was the story of how he got home.
7,546 Families Assisted for Covid-19 Response in the Philippines
In ADRA’s Response in the Philippines, 43.25 tons of rice; 1,180 liters of Clorox; 2,360 pcs of hand soap; and 272 gallons of alcohol were
From Selling Taho to Sleeping on Floors
Hesus and his family lives in Lemery within the 14km danger zone from Taal volcano. He was out selling taho when Taal showed early signs of activity.
Failed to Escape in Time
Nadelia Villamin, age 53, was at work as a housekeeper in Talisay, Batangas, when Taal Volcano erupted last Sunday. Her employer told her at around