Appeal for support to deliver emergency relief to the affected families in Leyte, Philippines

Last Updated (Tuesday, 03 May 2022 16:49)

22nd April 2022

To: National General Secretaries, National Presidents, APAY Board and Related Partners

Re: Appeal for support to deliver emergency relief to the affected families in Leyte, Philippines

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Leyte YMCA in Visayas, the YMCA of the Philippines appeals for the generosity of the YMCA family and members to support the delivery of emergency to those affected by Typhoon Megi (Agaton).

The passage of Tropical Storm Megi (locally known as Typhoon Agaton) on April 10-11, 2022 over Eastern Visayas Region in the Philippines caused floods and landslides, which resulted in casualties and damage across the region and the neighboring areas. As of recent report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 178 people have died (156 of which in Eastern Visayas), 111 are missing and 8 others have been injured. There are approximately 307,500 people displaced, while more than 2 million have been affected. About 11,300 houses, 58 road sections and eight bridges have been damaged or destroyed. In Baybay (Leyte), the city reported a total of 101 deaths, 102 left missing, and 103 injured, with a landslide covering an entire barangay (village) of 210 households in mud. In Pilar Village, Abuyog (also in Leyte), 26 people were killed, 96 were injured, 150 left missing, and 80 percent of houses were buried. Rescue and retrieval efforts are still being conducted by the concerned governments agencies, as the family victims, many of whom are children, women and aged are jampacked in evacuation centers still uncertain as to when they will be relocated to a permanent shelter. The YMCA of Leyte will distribute blankets, sleeping mats, hygiene and health kits to around 400 families. Likewise, food packs and clothings will also be distributed to three (3) evacuation centers.

Your support during this difficult time is deeply appreciated. All funds can be transmitted to this bank account:

Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs
The Bank of East Asia, Limited
A/C: 015-515-20-05004-5
Swift Code: BEASHKHH

Sincerely yours,

Nam Boo Won
General Secretary