Archive for October 2, 2009
Photos from the Philippines
Malou Navio, coordinator of the Antipolo project in the Philippines, sent photos of the destruction left behind by Typhoon Ketsana. The three CFCA projects, Manila, Antipolo and Quezon, impacted by the typhoon are distributing food and water, and assessing the extent of the damage. CFCA has reported no deaths or severe injuries among sponsored members. Below you will see some of the photos from Malou. You can read an update on the situation here.
Sponsors and others wishing to help may donate to CFCA’s Disaster Assistance Fund. One hundred percent of donations to this fund are sent to CFCA projects to help individuals and families affected by disasters. Funds donated are used where they are most needed.
Typhoon Ketsana hit the Manila area Sept. 26.
More than 16 inches of rain fell in 12 hours.
Ketsana was the worst typhoon to hit the Manila area in 40 years.
CFCA fathers groups prepared and distributed meals to sponsored members and their families.
CFCA staff and fathers group members had to use boats to reach some CFCA communities.
CFCA staff and fathers group members assisted families with evacuation and rescuing belongings from the flood waters.
October 2, 2009 at 11:18 am Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) 15 comments
