Relief

Immediate need is something that comes at a time when we all least expect it. The Apl Foundation has decided to reserve a percentage of our fund for the unexpected emergencies.

These funds will distributed within Asia in the unlikely event requiring immediate economic relief cause by a manmade or natural disaster

Apl.de.Ap and Jeepney Music Offers Immediate Aid to Victims of Typhoon Ondoy

Native to the Philippines, Apl.de.Ap Requests Global Support to Assist Thousands Displaced

Los Angeles, Calif., (September 27, 2009) Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas and founder of Jeepney Music pledges immediate aid and asks people from around the world to assist the thousands affected by the typhoon that swept through Manila.

Apl, a native to the Philippines and the creative ambassador to country, requests those interested in helping victims to donate through the Apl Foundation relief fund.

Apl.de.Ap says, "My heart is broken to see so many of my Filipino brothers and sisters hurt by this disaster.
We must all bond together and move forward to restore the city we hold dear.
I'm asking the global community for their support and donations to assist the thousands of Filipinos affected by this tragedy."

Full Story

On Sunday, September 27 2009, Typhoon Ketsana (known as Typhoon Ondoy in the Philippines) struck the main island of Luzon in the Philippines. The storm has caused extreme flooding in Manila, and over 250 people have lost their lives, with thousands of others displaced by the waters.

As of Wednesday, September 30, the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) reported that approximately 373,700 families or 2,255,000 people have been affected by flooding. Some 79,000 families or 390,000 people are now staying in 561 evacuation centers. The estimated cost of damages is currently at US$100.4 million. Its destruction swept across Southeast Asia on Wednesday, September 30, killing at least 49 people in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos.

Give2Asia is working with its on-the-ground network in the Philippines and Southeast Asia to identify opportunities for donors to provide immediate relief assistance as well as long-term recovery by helping local charitable organizations.

Organization

In the wake of the massive onslaught of Typhoon Ketsana, Visayan Forum Foundation (VF) has mobilized its disaster response team to coordinate efforts within its existing program areas in Pandacan and Paco. It has also tapped anti-trafficking partners in Quezon City, Marikina, Isla Putting Bato, Parola and other port communities.

VF is providing immediate relief by distributing potable water, food and medicine to about 7,000 affected families. Basic food provisions include rice, noodles and canned food, and priority medical supplies include antibiotics, paracetamol, vitamins, and anti-diarrhea medication.
VF will also regularly assess the needs of the affected communities and expand its efforts to Cainta Pasig and Pateros if needed. Medical and health-related outbreaks will be monitored for at least three months and VF is currently exploring water purification solutions to provide clean water to mitigate the threat of water-borne diseases and complications from existing flu variants.

In Quezon City and Marikina, an estimated 5,000 people have not received any help due to the overwhelming demand for relief and the lack of proper coordination among local officials. The media has also reported that many areas in Taguig, Pateros, and Cainta are still neglected and remain inaccessible. Therefore, VF is partnering with local contacts to ensure that relief is also delivered to these areas.