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Meet the families you helped in Cebu
When Oxfam distributed emergency aid in the village of Paypay in the northern tip of Cebu on November 15 and 16, photographer Jane Beesley met some of the recipients. Hygiene and water purification kits were given to over 800 families on November 15 and 16 in the coastal region of Daanbantayan which was badly affected by the typhoon.
Oxfam aid continues to reach families affected by Haiyan
Oxfam continues to reach more people affected by typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines as it delivered emergency relief in the northern tip of Cebu. Hygiene and water purification kits were given to over 800 families on November 15 and 16 in the coastal region of Daanbantayan which was badly affected by the typhoon.
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Getting aid to the most vulnerable
Oxfam is responding to Typhoon Haiyan and has 4 teams in the affected areas (Northern Cebu, Leyte and Samar) providing water and hygiene kits. Despite the massive challenges, roads are finally opening up, so we will be able to start getting aid to the worst affected areas on Friday (today). Our priority will be to get to the most vulnerable people affected with safe water and basic essentials like soap and blankets.
Facing up to climate reality
As we rush to help survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, we also need to look at the bigger picture.
Support Oxfam’s Haiyan appeal at Countdown
From Friday 15 November, Countdown customers can donate to the Oxfam Super Typhoon Haiyan Appeal at any Countdown store across the country.
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