World Vision emergency aid worker distributes supplies to flood victims from a Philippines Coast Guard helicopter. Photo: World Vision.

Typhoon Ketsana causes massive floods in the Philippines 

Your help is urgently needed to rush emergency supplies to children and families affected by the massive floods in the Philippines.

Torrential rains brought by Typhoon Ketsana recently caused flooding all over Metro Manila and nearby provinces affecting over 450,000 people and killing more than 140.

Typhoon Parma is threatening further torrential rain and damaging winds and forcing evacuations of families. Government officials have declared a “state of calamity” across the Philippines. Your help is urgently needed.

World Vision has been working in the Philippines for more than 50 years. World Vision is there, responding to the needs of children and their families and is providing life-saving emergency food plus emergency survival kits containing items such as water-purification tablets, plastic sheeting for shelter, warm clothing and much-needed household items.

Some World Vision sponsored children and communties have been affected by the flood. Their status is being determined. World Vision staff will be contacting sponsors.

Your gift today will help rush desperately needed emergency supplies to children and their families. Please give today.

Find out how World Vision is helping families affected by floods in the Philippines.