Typhoon Ondoy Update

October 17, 2009

Before and after - see images of what our Center of HOPE was before Ondoy and what it is today.

The needs are mounting. 90% of our own staff has lost their homes. Hundreds of children need therapy to deal with the trauma from this experience.

» Read more about the impact of Typhoon Ondoy

October 14, 2009

In Binan, 2,247 families are living in 15 evacuation centers located around Binan. Many families are just not able to assess their needs. Many more have yet to receive any aid.

In Laguna, we have only located 20 out of the 36 students that go to our school. Many of our staff and volunteers are living in temporary housing. They have lost as much as the people they are serving.

Amid the hopelessness, we have made 500 complete relief packages for families. More is desperately needed.

» Get the latest update from the Philippines

October 5, 2009

The latest update from HOPE worldwide Philippines outlines the many needs that Ondoy has left behind. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, hundreds of lives have been lost. The children from the Center of HOPE are safe, but have many needs.
» Read the latest from HOPE worldwide staff in the Philippines

The Metro Manila Christian Church has located all but 4 of the missing disciples. Their rescue and relief effort with the HOPE worldwide staff is bringing hope to many.
» Find out more from Evangelist Koko Enrile

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The latest news says the waters won't recede until December

October 1, 2009

The 2.3 million people in the the Phillipines affected by Ondoy are now bracing for super Typhoon Pepeng and potentially another one as a scary weekend is ahead. After sleepless nights scrambling for survival, they are attempting to prepare for the next round.

Watch a video from Koko Enrile on the latest news.

September 30, 2009

As the HOPE worldwide staff and the staff of the Metro Manila Christian Church survey the damage, more information about the needs of Ondoy's victims is coming in. While we expect the needs to increase, here is the current situation:

• Most of the 2,400 disciples in the Metro Manila church are in immediate need of food and water
• About 4% or about100 disciples need immediate medical attention
• About 4% or about 100 disciples have suffered severe damage, which includes losing their homes, businesses and cars
• 45% or over 1,000 of the disciples have suffered heavy damage, which includes essential home items, like utensils, appliances and clothes
• close to 20% or 500 of our members have had basic damage to property, but their primary need is food and water

Please continue to pray for the thousands of people in the Philippines whose lives have been destroyed by Typhoon Ondoy.

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September 29, 2009
The latest partial damage assessment from the Metro Manila Church: 78 members have not been accounted for. Most of the 2,400 members are in immediate need of food and water. About 100 need immediate medical attention. About 100 have suffered severe damage, including losing homes, businesses and cars. Another storm is expected by week's end.

Read a first-hand update from Manila:

Manila, Philippines September 29, 2009 - Three days have passed since the onslaught of typhoon Ondoy (international codename: Ketsana). Still, parts of the city are submerged and roads are impassable...read more

 Please keep the people of the Philippines in your prayers.

Center of HOPE staff evacuating the children on an inflatable bed

After Typhoon Ondoy: Delivering Aid to People in Great Need
The news from our partner church in Manila, the Metro Manila Christian Church, is heartbreaking. As of Sunday evening, we understand at least 10 members of the church are missing and many are still stranded on roof tops waiting for help.  Many homes have been damaged or lost. At this time, it appears that every member of this church of will need some kind of disaster assistance in the days and weeks to come.

» Watch Videos of the Impact of Typhoon Ondoy

The Center of HOPE worldwide in Laguna, Philippines that serves abused children was immediately evacuated. Typhoon Ondoy produced flooding at the property and throughout the country. Many of the children left with only the clothes on their backs (and no shoes).

HOPE worldwide will partner with the Metro Manila Christian Church and other cooperating churches in the United States to bring desperately needed help to victims of the storm. Our priorities will be church members and their families and children from the Center who find themselves without a home.

Victims of the devastation in the Philippines are traumatized and, in many cases, have little more than the clothes on their backs. Won't you join us in helping them?

 Help us rebuild lives in the Philippines.