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2021 Responses by the Numbers
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DEPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHT PHILIPPINES
We are more focused than ever on prepositioning our aid in strategic hotspots around the world, stocking each one of our five warehouses with the items most likely to be needed in that region.
The Philippines is a country that has one of the highest disaster rates in the world, with ninety percent of major disasters caused by severe weather-related events. Since 2004, ShelterBox has deployed to the Philippines more than any other country in the world. That’s why, in 2019, ShelterBox established an operational headquarters in Cebu to more effectively and efficiently respond when deadly disasters strike.
In addition to being one of the South Pacific countries most affected by COVID-19, in 2021 the Philippines was devastated by Super Typhoon Rai (known locally as Odette). With gusts of up to 150 mph, the storm was equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane. Killing hundreds of people and damaging over 800,000 homes, it’s estimated about 7 million people were affected.
Our ShelterBox Operations Philippines team worked closely with local partners Humanity and Inclusion, the Philippines Navy, and Rotary contacts to respond rapidly. Using aid prepositioned in our local warehouse, we supported 20,000 families in Cebu and the Bohol region with the vital shelter aid and supplies needed to survive and stay healthy during the pandemic.
Over 18 years and 31 responses to disasters in the Philippines, ShelterBox supported 100,000 displaced people with the aid needed to recover and rebuild.
In 2021/22, ShelterBox was able to support 100,000 people in a single response following Typhoon Rai. This was made possible by ShelterBox Operations Philippines, incountry staff, prepositioned aid, and your support. It is our largest response to date. Philippines, Typhoon, RAI, 2021 Images on right (clockwise): The destruction left behind by Typhoon RAI, 2021; rebuilding a home; distributions of Shelter Kits and other essential aid.
PARTNERS
Rotary Club of Cebu & Humanity and Inclusion
21K+ 41K
FAMILIES SUPPORTED* FAMILIES SUPPORTED TO DATE*
* INCLUDES JAN. 2022 TYPHOON RAI RESPONSE
99%
OF PEOPLE STATED THE PROVISION OF SHELTER MATERIALS MEANT THEY COULD FOCUS ON MEETING OTHER CRITICAL HOUSEHOLD NEEDS. OF PEOPLE HAD BEEN ABLE TO RECOMMENCE LIVELIHOODS USING THE TOOLS PROVIDED BY SHELTERBOX.
81%
CASH ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED
TO FAMILIES TO BUY MATERIALS AND HIRE LABORERS TO HELP WITH CONSTRUCTION.
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