Project profile — Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines - Shelter Assistance - Handicap International Canada 2014

March 2014 - On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan (locally known as Yolanda) made landfall in the Philippines, a densely populated country of 92 million people. The category five typhoon killed over 6,000 Filipinos, caused 4 million people to be displaced from their homes, and caused severe damage to infrastructure, including homes, roads, schools and health centres. Although many people have already received life-saving humanitarian assistance, significant humanitarian needs remain, including early recovery activities that contribute to building communities that are more resilient. With DFATD’s support, Handicap International Canada is helping up to 4,690 people affected by Typhoon Haiyan in Capiz province by providing shelter assistance and improving their livelihoods. Project activities include: (1) providing unconditional cash grants to 4,690 people to rebuild shelters and to purchase other essential items, such as kitchen sets and clothing; (2) providing technical assistance to 4,690 people to rebuild shelters that are secure and resilient; and (3) providing 50 local builders with training, cash and tools to help them rebuild shelters.

The expected immediate outcome for this project is increased access to shelter for typhoon-affected people. The expected intermediate outcome is reduced vulnerability of crisis-affected people, especially women and children.

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