After Typhoon Haiyan Also global evangelical aid Philippines flood Large international evangelical NGOs , especially based in the United States, have made up your machine all humanitarian aid for the victims of the tragedy in the Philippines. Also global evangelical aid Philippines flood Families on the street after Typhoon by the Philippines begin to get help / World Vision NOVEMBER 11, 2013 , MANILA One of the most powerful storms in history has swept whole coastal villages and devastated cities . The mega Typhoon Haiyan ( typhoon Yolanda ) destroyed between 70 and 80 percent of the surface in its path . He not only brought wind gusts of around 275 kilometers per hour , but also caused waves of 5-6 meters passing like a tsunami . Rescuers struggle to reach devastated villages along the coast, where the death toll is still unknown, and the survivors are fed as they can while they look or mourn their lost loved ones . International NGOs based Christian around the world are sending aid to the archipelago , especially in the center and east of the Philippines . Power outages and communication difficulties throughout the region make it very difficult to determine the real extent of the damage overall . However, it is estimated that around 25 million people have been affected , with local reports describing houses damaged , large trees uprooted , says World Vision office in Manila , Philippines. Landslides and fallen trees are also blocking the NGO workers to access the most damaged areas to deliver food and other supplies . NGOs UP The NGO evangelical Christian relief World Vision (World Vision) , announced sending an emergency response in the region of Central and Eastern Visayas , including the delivery of food , medical equipment , tents and other supplies relief that may serve a total of 1.2 million people. We will also work particularly to assist and protect children , who are most vulnerable in the aftermath of a disaster as Typhoon Haiyan , says World Vision . While waiting for the first reports of some of the most affected provinces , we fear the worst . This could be much worse than what we already know , says World Vision in Manila. Meanwhile Convoy of Hope ( Convoy of Hope ) sent four containers with aid to the Philippines , and is preparing to send more help. We are working with our contacts and partners in several islands of the archipelago , says Kary Kingsland , vice president of Global Initiatives for Convoy of Hope, in a statement. This will help accelerate the delivery of aid to the survivors. The first evaluation team live by the Convoy of Hope is scheduled to leave for the Philippines on Sunday . The huge floods contaminate water sources and creates a shortage of what is the most important basis for survival: the safety of drinking water supply , says George Greene III , co -founder and head of Water Missions International , an entity evangelical nonprofit focused on helping water engineering , and headquartered in Charleston , South Carolina . Currently Water Missions International is providing answers to queries that come from partner organizations on how to help those affected by the storm. If necessary , we have 40 lists and disaster response units to be sent , and all our staff are on alert to move at any time , says Greene . Food for the Hungry ( Food for the Hungry ) is another international evangelical Christian aid (based in Phoenix ) has also responded to the devastation of typhoon. It is encouraging to see that despite your current situation, people can still smile and be grateful for all the help they receive. Most of them feel safe and tucked in the evacuation center , report based on information received from its staff in the Philippines . A special case is the project of Little Rock (which depends on Heifer International based in Arkansas ) . This working group is in Visayas and Mindanao since last years storm would affect the Philippines. There, about 400 families were participating in Heifer projects after losing all or part of their homes and livestock. Now again have been affected by the typhoon. Herc Paradiang , national director for the Philippines Heifer has stated that the NGO staff is working to establish lines of communication and to identify the damage that caused the storm and how to help .
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