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PHILIPPINES – The last few months have brought heartache and pain to so many living in the Philippines. As news of the recent earthquake in the Philippines spread, the nation was still reeling from catastrophic flooding. Soon after massive flooding engulfed entire communities in the region of Cebu, a deadly 6.9-magnitude earthquake rattled Bogo City in the same province, claiming dozens of lives. Your love was right there—providing comfort in their time of need.
For three years, Charlyn and her family have lived in a flood-prone community near a creek. But this year, the water surged higher than ever before. “The water reached up to our necks,” Charlyn recalled, describing how they were forced to evacuate to a temporary shelter.
Together, Charlyn and her husband earn less than $75 a week—barely enough to meet their family’s basic needs, let alone weather a disaster. Even from the evacuation center, Charlyn had to wade through the floodwaters to get to work or buy essentials. “I wear boots, but sometimes the water is so high it seeps in,” she said. But thanks to friends like you, Operation Blessing responded quickly with critical supplies and much-needed medical care. Charlyn received antibiotics to treat her wounds and prevent dangerous infection. “I felt better after taking the medicine,” she said. “The pain from my wound lessened, and now I feel relief.”
How Your Support Brings Healing and Hope
Your compassion didn’t stop there. When the earthquake in the Philippines struck, Francine (age 8) and her partially deaf mother were trapped underneath the rubble. They had lost their home, but thankfully, their lives were spared.
They found shelter with three other families, all crowded into a single home. When our team arrived, they only had 20 liters of water left for 11 people. Because of your care, we were able to deliver five jerry cans filled with clean water to ensure they had enough to drink.
Thanks to you, peace replaced panic and suffering turned to healing for the people affected by the earthquake in the Philippines and devastating floods. From food bags and solar lamps to help families navigate the darkness to refreshing water amid the rubble, you are bringing hope to those who need it most.
