Arman, a husband and father, was so worried about his family’s safety that he decided to swim about five kilometers back home when Paeng hit their hometown.
Mary Jean: Coming Back Stronger After Typhoon Odette
Before Odette, Mary Jean was the proprietor of a promising small business in Malabuyoc, Cebu. Unfortunately, the super typhoon washed out her supplies and forced her to start back at zero. With…
Andrew: Youth Plays a Role in Protecting Children After Disasters …
At a young age, Andrew found his calling to engage with people to address social issues. After Typhoon Odette hit his community, he became one of UNICEF’s supported youth volunteers.
Dana has always dreamed of becoming a teacher, but the impact of Typhoon Odette has made teaching much more challenging for educators in Southern Leyte. With help from Learner Kits provided…
Roberto: How Gardening Allowed a Family to Recover After Typhoon…
After Typhoon Rai destroyed his crops, Roberto and his family’s lives were turned upside down. With seeds and gardening tools from Japan Platform, they were able to recover their livelihood…
Jean is a single mother from San Francisco, Southern Leyte whose main source of income is selling vegetables that grow in her backyard. When Typhoon Rai destroyed their house and garden, they…
Maasin City’s Small Miracle: How an Elementary School Overcame…
To keep a school running after Typhoon Rai and in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, educators, communities, and organizations worked together to empower students.
For Angelie and the youth in her community, Typhoon Odette was a collective nightmare. With support from UNICEF, Angelie became a Child-Friendly Space team leader to safeguard the children in…
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