On November 8, 2013 Super Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as “Yolanda”) made landfall in the Philippines. It is believed to be one of the most powerful and devastating storms ever recorded in the world. The aftermath of the storm is grim. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs as of November 11, 2013 9.8 million people have been affected. 659,268 have been displaced. 394,494 people crammed into 1,316 evacuation centers. 10k+ feared dead.
Of the 9.8 million affected at least 2.5 million are in need of emergency food assistance. The World Food Programme is accepting donations. To donate please click ‘Donate Now’ below.
For other ways to help those affected by Haiyan please click here.