Whilst I was in Mindanao, I experienced some crazy rain! There was one night when we could hardly fall asleep for the sound of the driving rain on the rooftops and the loud cracks of thunder, at one point we thought the roof might blow off!
There was a lot more rainfall then expected for that time of year and this resulted in some serious flooding in many parts. Houses were destroyed, farms wrecked and families displaced. I had the opporunity through Christian Aid and MuCAARD to help with flood relief wok in one particular area called Lala. We were involved in collecting information regarding the extent of damage, the needs assessment, writing the reports and applying for funds, sourcing the relief, packing and distribution of relief- most of this was done by local volunteers and to help with and observe the whole process was very educational and inspiring.
Packing the goods:
Kitchen/cooking supplies for some of the families that lost everything
Packing dried fish- staple diet
Yes, it looks dodgy but it's all salt, rice, sugar.
Working late into the night- whilst it continued to rain outside
There was a lot more rainfall then expected for that time of year and this resulted in some serious flooding in many parts. Houses were destroyed, farms wrecked and families displaced. I had the opporunity through Christian Aid and MuCAARD to help with flood relief wok in one particular area called Lala. We were involved in collecting information regarding the extent of damage, the needs assessment, writing the reports and applying for funds, sourcing the relief, packing and distribution of relief- most of this was done by local volunteers and to help with and observe the whole process was very educational and inspiring.
Packing the goods:
Kitchen/cooking supplies for some of the families that lost everything
Packing dried fish- staple diet
Yes, it looks dodgy but it's all salt, rice, sugar.
Working late into the night- whilst it continued to rain outside
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