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 commit to supporting the government-led response in Mindanao. World Vision in the Philippines, particularly concerned for the well-being of children, says World Vision’s National Director Rommel Fuerte.
On the morning of October 16, the magnitude 6.3 earthquake of tectonic origin hit the province of North Cotabato, with the epicenter 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 Oct. 31 at 6.5 magnitudes with a shallow depth of 2 kilometers which triggered more destruction and risk in the province.
“They are in a state of shock and as per report Cotabato going to be more susceptible to aftershocks in the coming days. We are appealing to our partners and fellow Filipinos for support so we can respond to the immediate needs of displaced children and their families. We can do more together”, added Fuerte.
Complementing the government’s massive emergency operations in the province, World Vision complements and provides non-food items such as hygiene kits, jerry cans, non-food items, emergency shelter kit among others.
Through the generous support of donors, World Vision aims initial help 1,000 families or 5,000 individuals.
To know more about World Vision work and how to help our fellow people affected by the Mindanao Earthquake, please visit https://wvph.co/DonateforCotabato. You may also call World Vision at (02) 8372-7777 or (0917) 866-4824.
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About World Vision
World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.
