Jan
12
2012
0
By Anonymous (not verified)
On the 4th and 13th of January, the Marian Congregation, together with the Divine Mercy Foundation of Mindanao, organized help for the people affected by the typhoon.
The items given out were: pots and utensils, thermos flasks, 5-gallon water containers, blankets, slippers, as well as rosary beads and pictures of the Divine Mercy.
On the 13th of January, there were many volunteers including our novices. Altogether, about 1,900 victims were helped. As you can see from the photographs it was well organized and we had lists of families in need provided by the Social Action group from our Archdiocese. People lined up and were able to receive goods.
Some people are still staying in their damaged houses, which were covered in mud as they have nowhere to go. In some areas there is still no running water as the main pipes were damaged. Many volunteers and victims have died because of the Leptospirosis, a severe bacterial infection. There was not enough medication for treating those affected. Here is one extract taken from https://www.wdrep.com/?p=4243 "PHI.gov:
The items given out were: pots and utensils, thermos flasks, 5-gallon water containers, blankets, slippers, as well as rosary beads and pictures of the Divine Mercy.
On the 13th of January, there were many volunteers including our novices. Altogether, about 1,900 victims were helped. As you can see from the photographs it was well organized and we had lists of families in need provided by the Social Action group from our Archdiocese. People lined up and were able to receive goods.
Some people are still staying in their damaged houses, which were covered in mud as they have nowhere to go. In some areas there is still no running water as the main pipes were damaged. Many volunteers and victims have died because of the Leptospirosis, a severe bacterial infection. There was not enough medication for treating those affected. Here is one extract taken from https://www.wdrep.com/?p=4243 "PHI.gov:
Thus, Bernadas said there is an ongoing outbreak of Leptospirosis in Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental, especially, in areas affected by the flash floods brought about by Typhoon Sendong, where many people died, [or were] injured, [or are] missing and displaced. Majority of those affected with Leptospirosis waded or swam in flood waters, which resulted in morbidities ranging from acute respiratory infections, injuries, fever and Leptospirosis, among others." (You can read more by going into the website address).
The ordeal of the aftereffects of the typhoon still goes on, and much help is still needed to help the survivors.
If you would like to know more about how you can help or become a sponsor, please contact the Marians here in the Philippines, philippines@marian.org, attention: Sendong Help
Thank you for your donations, and God bless,
Ela
