In recent weeks, the Philippines has faced multiple natural disasters, including a tropical cyclone and earthquakes, which have resulted in the loss of life, as well as damage to homes and infrastructure, impacting local communities and economies.
Today, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development) announced $650,000 in funding for humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in the Philippines.
Canada will allocate $350,000 to World Vision Canada, a member of the Humanitarian Coalition, to provide relief items and emergency shelter, protection services and water, and sanitation and hygiene services, through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund.
Canada will also allocate $250,000 to support the Philippine Red Cross's ongoing relief operations in Cebu through the Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund, which is administered by the Canadian Red Cross.
The remaining $50,000 is being provided from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for relief operations in Cebu and will support the distribution of dignity and hygiene kits and emergency shelter through Angat Pinas Inc., a Filipino non-profit organization.
Canada has also offered to deploy relief supplies from its emergency stockpiles prepositioned in the region should they be requested.
Canada continues to monitor the situation and remains in close contact with experienced partners to assess and respond to evolving needs.
