World Vision launches response to Mindanao quake




6 November 2019 - Following the recent earthquakes in southern Mindanao, child-focused development and humanitarian agency world Vision launches its relief operations for the affected people of Northern Cotabato, including the city of Kidapawan and the hard-hit towns of Makilala and Tulunan.
"We are commited to support the government-led response in Mindanao. World Vison in the Philippines is particularly concerned for the well-being of children," says World Vision's National Director, Rommel Fuerte.
In the morning of October 16, magnitude 6.3 earthquake of tectonic origin, hit the province of North Cotabato, with the epicenter located in the town of Tulunan, Days after, another quake of greater magnitude occurred from almost the same location. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 6.6-magnitude earthquake, followed by another equally strong quake on October 31 at 6.5 magnitude with a shallow depth of 2 kilometers which triggered more destruction and risk in the province.

Based on the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC, November 5), the series of earthquake affected about 188,583 persons or 37,716 families in Regions XI and XII. Over 28,070 persons are currently taking shelter in 32 evacuation camps. Meanwhile, there are 1,493 more families being served outside of the evacuation centers.
"They are in a state of shock and as per report, Cotabato is going to be more susceptible  to aftershocks in the coming days. We are appealing to our partners and fellow Filipinos for support so that we can respond to the immediate needs of displaced children and their families. We can do more together," added Fuerte.
A total of 1,075 schools were damaged, including about 26 totally damaged. According to the Department of Education, more than 3 million students are affected due to suspension of classes. Totally, child-friendly spaces will be set up to provide psychosocial support to help children cope from the calamity, while temporary learning spaces will also be provided in coordination with the affected schools.

 Complementing the government's massive emergency operations in the province, World Vision complements and provides non-food items such as hygiene kits (bath and laundry soaps, toothbrushes and toothpastes, sanitary packs, nail cutter, undergarments and malong or tube skirt), jerry cans, non-food items (mosquito net, mats and blanket), emergency shelter kit (tarp and rope) among others.

Through the generous support of donors, World Vision aims to initially help 1,000 families or 5,000 individuals.



To know more about World Vision's work and how to help our fellow people affected by the Mindanao Earthquake, please visit https://wvph.co/DonateForCotobato. You may also call World Vision at (02) 8372-7777 or (0917) 866-4824.

For more information and updates, you may follow @worldVionPh on Facebook and @WorldVisionPhl on Instagram.


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