Struck Down, BUT Not Destroyed

I have been in a blog hiatus for a couple of months now because I wanted to direct you, my readers, to focus in praying for and helping the Philippines, specifically the islands in Visayas, who were gravely affected by typhoon Haiyan. I would like to formally thank everyone who remembered the Philippines in their prayers. And I would also like to express my gratitude to those who went the extra mile by donating things or by coming to the Philippines and help rebuild communities and lives.

Below are some photos of areas affected by the typhoon. (All these photos were taken by my father, thanks Pa!)

Tent Houses

rubles all over the city of Tacloban

washed out houses in Leyte

a fishing village now destroyed

aerial view of Leyte (white things are tent houses) 

let's continue to rebuild lives!

Once again thank you! Please do continue to pray for the Philippines as reconstruction of homes and lives are ongoing. The Philippines might have been struck down but the Filipino Spirit is not destroyed.

In the coming weeks, please stay tuned for exciting blogs coming your way. J

-DOT-

Photos are personally owned by my father Zee A., if you would like to use it kindly inform or at least cite the source thank you! J

The title of the blog is inspired from the song Trading My Sorrows

Help The Philippines

To all my readers and to passersby, as you might have heard or watched the Philippines, particularly the Visayan region, has been greatly affected by one of the strongest typhoons. I am asking for your help. Together let’s help ease even a bit of the pain of my countrymen. Thousands have lost their things, homes… and sadly their loved ones. Right now, thousands of men, women, elderly, and children are becoming sick and hungry. Donations in cash or in kind are badly needed. Help in packing and distributing relief goods are also needed. Here are some ways to help

For Local help (Philippines):

For International help:

(the following information are quoted from Time World)

UNICEF is supporting relief efforts by helping displaced families find access to shelter, clean water, food and vaccines and airlifting $1.3 million of additional supplies from its Copenhagen warehouse. You can donate online, call 1-800-367-5437 or text RELIEF to 864233.

The Philippine Red Cross is providing a tracking service for family members looking for missing people. The organization is accepting donations on its website (100 PHP = $2.30) and is looking for volunteers to help assemble relief packages at its headquarters in Manila.

The American Red Cross has also activated a family-tracking service for those looking for a missing family member in the Philippines. Donors can send a check to their local chapter, indicating “Philippines Typhoons and Floods” in the memo line.

The World Food Programme is mobilizing 40 metric tons of high-energy biscuits and additional relief supplies, but it is also accepting donations online or by calling 1-202-747-0722 or +39-06-65131 from outside the U.S.

CARE is accepting donations on its website and has deployed workers to the Philippines to assist with emergency relief. You can donate by phone at 1-800-521-2273 or +1-404-681-2252 for international calls.

Oxfam has emergency responders on the ground to assist with relief support. The organization is asking for contributions to its Typhoon Haiyan Relief and Recovery Fund online.

International Medical Corps is also on the ground to help assess damage and is accepting donations on its emergency-response page for Haiyan relief.

ChildFund International is distributing clean water, food, blankets and other emergency aid items. Staff members are also setting up child-centered spaces in evacuation centers to offer counseling and relief for children and their families. Donate online. 

One of the best help that we all can give is our prayers. Remember my countrymen; remember my country in your prayers.  Thank you once again. May God bless you in return

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” 
John Bunyan

-DOT-

Sources:

Picture from Hands on Manila

International Sources fromhttp://world.time.com/2013/11/10/how-to-help-typhoon-victims/