As you are aware, the Philippines was struck by a super storm of unprecedented magnitude on 07 Nov 2013. The whole Visayas region is under state of calamity. The storm surge caused record highs of damages and loss of lives. Around 800,000 families are displaced and an estimated 4,000 people have perished. There is little or no shelter, food, electricity nor proper medical assistance etc. In connection with this, some friends for Philippines based in Belgium have decided to act, and we are going to help them They are not asking for monetary donations but if you can donate the following: Clothes (please avoid winter clothes, as there is 30-35 C degrees in the affected region at the moment) - Blankets - Slippers - Diapers - Flash lights/lanterns - Canned goods - Medicines (paracetamol, against cough and colds, anti-diarrhea, vitamins) - First aid kits - Tents - Candles/ matches - Bottled water - Towels - Toiletries (shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, toothbrushes) - Rain gear - Insect repellents - Feminine hygiene supplies Donations should be delivered in my office before 28 November 2013. The shipping will take place on 02 December 2013. As they say in Filipino….MARAMING SALAMAT (Thank you very much). TECHNICAL DETAILS OF THE OPERATION The organizer is: Chris Van den Bossche and Stijn Vermoote Albert I laan 49 3582 Koersel [email protected] Miguel Sarmiento Vanguard International Services Valkenlaan 35 2950 Kapellen [email protected] Feel free to contact him if you have any further question. He is in charge of relief operations here in the Benelux region. Two Philippines based TV networks will distribute your donations in the Philippines: ABS-CBN (TV Station) Outreach program SAGIP KAPAMILYA abs-cbnfoundation/sk/ GMA7 (TV Station) Outreach program KAPUSO FOUNDATION gmanetwork/kapusofoundation/ They have been chosen because they are duly accredited by the local government in the Philippines. Plus, they are very transparent with the distributions of the relief goods as well as they are audited. Furthermore, Miguel Sarmiento has worked with them 4 years ago during the ONDOY Super Typhoon that hit Metro Manila. These 2 TV networks are the biggest TV networks in the Philippines. The organizer have arranged a free-of-charge storage Shurguard depot (for packing) near Zaventem and DHL-Belgium has already pledged to airfreight these packages to the Philippines free of charge. Kind regards, REA Communication Team on behalf of Chris Van den Bossche, Stijn Vermoote and Germán Valcárcel REA – SME unit
Posted on: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 19:40:57 +0000