More than 10,000 feared dead; Hunger and diseases cause violence among survivors
The massive devastation caused by typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) turned the eyes of the Salvation Army world towards the Philippines. In this time of unthinkable devastation, various territories and friends of The Salvation Army have joined the Philippine Territory in responding to the need.
Time is another enemy as survivors are succumbing to hunger and diseases. Violence and looting have become rampant. There are those who are losing their minds because of grief and hunger. "The Salvation Army is already responding locally to the immediate needs of the survivors on the Island of Leyte and throughout the other Islands devastated by Typhoon Yolanda" said Colonel Wayne Maxwell, the Territorial Commander. Temporary accommodation and assistance with food and other urgent supplies is currently underway. Arrangements are being made for the transportation of food, water and medical supplies to Tacloban and for the distribution of these urgent supplies."
In addition to this practical support emotional and spiritual counselling are being provided. The effects of this Typhoon will be felt for months. Your financial support to this work would be sincerely appreciated "
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