Philippines Typhoon Relief Work
Renovating Building #3 in San Jose School
As we continue our efforts to help those who are affected by the typhoon, we have started the renovation work of the third building of the elementary school in Fishermen’s Village, Tacloban City. The building was badly damaged and was not usable. Previously, we have renovated two other damaged buildings at the same school. I…
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Ruby is six years old. When I met her in the village of Sagkahan during my typhoon relief work in Philippines, she was living with her grandmother. Her grandmother explained to me that Ruby’s mother is single and does not have a permanent job. Ruby often misses school because it is a few kilometers…
Read MoreBhante Wimala Honored by the City Council of Tacloban
In recognition of his many projects completed to help the people of Tacloban City (Philippines) who were devastated by the “super” typhoon this past November, Bhante Wimala was honored by the city council. The session was held in the Legislative building in the city hall in Tacloban city. The resolution honoring Bhante Wimala was read…
Read More30 More Families to Receive Help
Previously we have helped 25 families whose homes were destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan completing roof and home renovations. We are glad to let you know that as part of the second stage of our program, we have chosen 30 additional families to help by rebuilding and renovating their homes. When I made my second visit…
Read MoreSecond School Renovation in Tacloban
At the time of writing this article we have almost completed repairing the devastating damages to the Fisherman’s Village Elementary School in San Jose, Tacloban. The fifth grade and first grade classrooms along with the kindergarten classrooms were all in need of serious repair. The work included repairing the damaged roof in two buildings as…
Read MoreDisease Prevention and Healthcare
As part of our disease prevention and healthcare programs for the typhoon affected communities of Tacloban, we have already distributed more than 900 mosquito nets. Family size nets were distributed to 900 families in six villages, where people are living under the most difficult conditions due to the loss of their homes and property as…
Read More100 Pregnant Women Receive Family Size Mosquito Nets
As part of our disease prevention and healthcare programs for the typhoon affected communities in Tacloban, 100 pregnant women living in San Jose village have been provided with family size mosquito nets. The nets were provided shortly after Bhante met with local midwives and healthcare workers in the regions. They emphasized the urgent need for…
Read More25 Homes for 25 Families
We have assisted 25 families in rebuilding or renovating their homes, mainly the roofs and walls that were destroyed by the typhoon. In spite of the immense challenges that remain as a result of the devastation, including the frequent rainstorms and extreme difficulties in finding and procuring raw materials, we have completed our housing renovation…
Read MoreCollege Roof Renovation (update)
The roof renovation of the Asian Development Foundation College was completed and the school was reopened with a grand ceremony where Bhante Wimala was honored as the chief guest. The administration, teachers and students all rejoiced and celebrated the occasion with a grand ceremony including traditional dance, folk songs and the playing of ceremonial drums.…
Read MoreMedical Equipment
10 health care workers and mid wives who suffered the loss of all their essential medical equipment as a result of typhoon Yolanda received new medical equipment as a part of our disease prevention and healthcare programs. The equipment, which included weighing scales, blood pleasure monitors, glucose monitors, masks, thermometers and a pair of crutches,…
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