We mentioned in our previous post that the money sent to Ajuy, Iloilo was received. Our contacts bought relief goods. However, the influx of relief aid in Ajuy from other organisations made our contacts decide to determine the best day to distribute. Thus, on 22 December they gathered the beneficiaries and distributed the relief goods […]
Archives for December 2013
Help Philippines Update – Relief Goods Delivered in Hernani, Eastern Samar
It was a long and hard journey for our contacts in Cebu to bring to Hernani town the relief goods that were bought through the funds that Hopevale Trust sent. Funds given from around New Zealand went to help this devastated town. Our donation was lumped along with other gifts to maximize delivery. A town […]
Read South Canterbury Herald’s “Direct Help to Philippines” Article
Thank you Tracy Miles and South Canterbury Herald
Help Philippines Update – Bringing Relief Goods to Malangabang, Concepcion, Iloilo
On early morning of 30 November, our relief operations volunteers who live in Iloilo City brought the boxes of relief goods to the bus terminal. Concepcion town is three hours away by bus. Then, our volunteers facilitated loading and bringing the goods to Malangabang, which is 1 hour ride on an outrigger motorboat. While Concepcion […]
Help Philippines Trust Update – Funds Received and Food Relief Bought for Ajuy, Iloilo
Ajuy is a coastal town in the Northern Iloilo, Philippines that Typhoon Yolanda ravaged. With most village housing made of light materials, many people are left without homes. Because the strong winds toppled electrical posts, fallen trees breaking power lines, the town was without electricity since the typhoon battered the town. As repairs continue around […]