SUPPORT FOR ON-GOING VINTA (TEMBIN) DISASTER RESPONSE

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When I was still in the Philippines, I am one of the volunteers of Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. with @itstonigirl during the emergency response and we will forever be a volunteer.

Before I became a volunteer, I was once a victim of a calamity and this group helped my family start anew. They also conducted Psychosocial Assessment to help us overcome the phobia caused by flood we experienced. When Yolanda struck areas of Visayas, I am part of the Disaster Risk-Reduction, Resiliency-building and Emergency Assistance Mission (DREAM) volunteer by Balay Mindanaw to Leyte more specifically in Barangay San Juan, Ormoc City, Leyte. I stayed there for 2 weeks for the assessment and to gather data on the place.

Last December 22, 2017, Typhoon Vinta hit Mindanao and Cagayan de Oro City is one of the most affected areas. It left many people homeless and in need of our help. Action CAREST(Carmen rescue team) is one of the partner barangay of BMFI who rescued many people in the area.

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Below is the post of Mr. Kaloy Manlupig, Chair Emeritus of BMFI in social media last December 27, 2017:

A Call for Support

Balay Mindanaw’s On-Going Vinta (Tembin) Disaster Response
as of December 27, 2017

I. In Cagayan de Oro:

1. Distribution of relief goods, non-food items and hygiene kits, and food packs to evacuees/survivors housed at UCCP Licoan
2. Facilitation of food distribution in the evacuation centers in Brgy Macasandig and West City Central School
3. Distribution/rationing of safe and clean drinking water using the Disaster Aid Sky Hydrants in coordination with the CDRRMD and Bureau of Fire
4. Coordination with organizations and individuals who have contacted Balay Mindanaw as possible conduit for their donations.

II. For the Marawi IDPs hit by Typhoon Vinta (Tembin)

1. Continuing rationing of clean and safe drinking water using the Sky Hydrants
2. Provision of Disaster Aid tents to IDPs whose tents were damaged by Vinta.

III. For Lanao del Norte:
Among the areas hit hardest by Vinta/Tembin) are the Municipalities of Munai, Salvador, Sapad, Tubod, Lala and Kapatagan municipalities.

Balay Mindanaw has decided to initially focus on two barangays hit hardest by Typhoon Vinta:

1. Barangay Dalama, Municipality of Tubod, the capital town of Lanao del Norte - 29 dead bodies recovered with still 16 missing, and 123 families affected, 116 HH with houses totally destroyed, with 43 IDP families are homebased and staying w/ relatives, and 80 families still in the Evacuation Centers with tents provided by DSWD;

2. Barangay Mindalano in the Municipality of Salvador, Lanao del Norte - 13 dead, 3 missing, with 260 IDP families whose houses were totally destroyed, now staying in evacuation center.

Most Urgent Needs:

1. Safe drinking water
2. Food
3. Construction/repair of damaged houses
4. Psycho-social support

Balay Mindanaw Immediate Courses of Action in these two barangays:

1. On December 28: Balay Mindanaw will send two Teams to visit Brgy. Dalama and Brgy. Mindalano, and conduct actual assessment and dialogue with key people;
2. On December 28: Balay Mindanaw will also install one Disaster Aid Sky Hydrant in each of the barangays in immediate response to the urgent need for safe drinking water.

We welcome and appreciate your support

Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. -Xavier Branch
BDO Peso Account # 001768022630

Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. - R.N. Pelaez Blvd, CDO branch
BDO euro # 301760191866
Swift code BNORPHMM

Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. - xavier, cdo branch
BDO DOLLAR #101760196639
Swift code BNORPHMM

_{Balay Mindanaw and Disaster Aid’s immediate response to the urgent need of the survivors of Typhoon Vinta for safe drinking water.}

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As a victim before of a calamity, I know it's very hard to start from nothing and for every small help from others means so big to us already. I know that there are lots of steemians who has a good heart and a heart for helping people in need. We may not be there physically but this could be our way of helping others who need to start from scratch.

Your upvote and resteem can touch many people's hearts and lives that they will remember forever. Proceeds from this post will be donated to Balay Mindanaw as a partner to help ensure that it will reach the people who are in need.

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