Help is Needed: 7.8 Magnitude Mindanao Earthquake

To help families meet their immediate needs and restore a sense of normalcy after the earthquake:

• 3,948 individuals received Household Kits
• 4,595 individuals received Plastic Sheets for emergency shelter and protection from the elements

These interventions have helped displaced families create safer temporary living conditions while longer-term recovery efforts are being planned.

Access to clean water and hygiene remains essential in preventing disease outbreaks after disasters. Through donor support:

• 2,939 individuals received Family Hygiene Kits
• 3,309 individuals received Water Kits

These items are helping families maintain safe hygiene practices and access cleaner water despite disruptions to local services.

Children affected by emergencies often face heightened stress, fear, and protection risks. Save the Children provided:

• 2,012 children and caregivers with Psychosocial Support Services

These activities support children's emotional well-being, help restore a sense of safety, and create opportunities for positive coping and recovery.

To ensure learning continues despite disruption:

• 3,289 children received Back-to-School Kits
• 1,350 children benefited from Temporary Learning Spaces

These interventions provide children with safe environments where they can continue learning, regain routines, and reconnect with peers and educators.

To address immediate food needs among affected families:

• 1,699 individuals received Family Food Packs

This support helped vulnerable households meet basic nutritional requirements during the emergency phase.

Recognizing that families have diverse recovery needs, Save the Children provided:

• 2,802 individuals with support through the Cash Transfer Program

Cash assistance enables families to prioritize urgent expenses such as food, transportation, medicine, shelter repairs, and other essential needs.

Children accounted for more than half (57%) of all people reached through the response. By combining child protection, education, shelter, WASH, food assistance, and cash support, the response addresses both immediate survival needs and the longer-term recovery and well-being of children affected by the earthquake.

The establishment of temporary learning spaces, distribution of educational materials, and provision of psychosocial support have been particularly important in helping children regain a sense of stability and routine following the disaster.

While significant progress has been made, affected families continue to face recovery challenges. Ongoing needs include restoration of safe learning environments, strengthening child protection mechanisms, recovery of household livelihoods, and continued support for safe shelter and WASH services.

With your continued partnership, Save the Children remains committed to supporting children and families as they move from emergency response toward recovery and resilience.

Thank you for standing with children and communities affected by the Mindanao Earthquake. Your support is making a meaningful difference in their recovery journey.