FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 2, 2009   

Children International Donates Typhoon Ketsana Survivors More Than $2.1 Million in Relief 
 

organization that helps more than 74,000 poor children in the Philippines, donates $2.1 million in relief to survivors of Typhoon Ketsana. Items such as food, water, soap, shampoo, sandals, kerosene stoves, sleeping mats and cooking utensils will be distributed to poor families and children that Children International supports. Survivors will also receive funding for basic home repairs and reconstruction, as their homes have been damaged or swept away by floodwaters. Children International’s President and CEO Jim Cook said, “The children and survivors are in such dire need. They have lost the few meager belongings they own. We are so pleased to provide help to those whose lives have been changed forever by Typhoon Ketsana. The aid will bring some comfort and relief as they rebuild their lives.”

Familes in Quezon City receive supplies, food, water and clothing after Typhoon Ketsana washes away their possessions.

Over 4,000 poor families supported by Children International have been affected by the massive flood waters.

This assistance further validates Children International’s title as a leading humanitarian organization in the Philippines for its support of poor children and families there. Typhoon Ketsana, the worst tropical storm to hit the area in 40 years, has affected over 80 percent of the city’s population including 74,000 children that Children International supports. Early reports estimate over 4,000 Children International-sponsored families have been affected by the Typhoon. The flooding has sadly claimed the life of one child supported by Children International. To help survivors of Typhoon Ketsana, make a donation at www.children.org/PhilippinesTyphoon.asp today.

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