Oxfam is working with its local partners to respond to the devastation caused by Typhoon Mangkhut that made landfall on September 15th in the Philippines and brought with it high winds and torrential rains. The destructive force of Typhoon Mangkhut affected over three million people. Oxfam and its partners are working to restore access to safe drinking water and emergency shelter.
People are urgently in need of clean water and shelter. The storm destroyed homes, disrupted water supplies, and damaged vital food crops. Thousands of individuals are in desperate need of clean drinking water, emergency sanitation, and hygiene supplies, shelter, food, and cash to meet their basic needs and to rebuild their lives. There are significant logistical challenges to delivering support as rains and landslides have damaged critical infrastructure.
Your support will help Oxfam and its local partners improve access to safe drinking water and shelter. Oxfam is distributing clean water and jerry cans as well as materials for shelter repair, including tarpaulins and ropes. Oxfam and its partners have a strong response capacity in the Philippines with a team of experienced responders on the ground.
Addressing immediate needs are crucial to ensuring the safety and dignity of survivors. Oxfam and its local partners are prioritizing the immediate distribution of water and shelter materials. However, the survivors of Typhoon Mangkhut, especially small fishers and farmers who have lost their livelihoods, will need support far beyond the first days of response. Oxfam and its partners are continuing to assess the situation to determine the most appropriate response to aid recovery.
