On December 17, Typhoon Washi (Sendong) devastated Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and other parts of northern Mindanao. More than 600 people have been killed with hundreds still missing in the flash floods. There is massive damage to infrastructure, houses and agriculture, no running water and limited power is available in affected areas. In all, more than 135,000 people are affected.
The Kalayaan Centre on behalf of the Philippine Red Cross is accepting donations to provide emergency assistance to affected communities.
Canadians wishing to help support relief efforts underway are encouraged to contribute by
- Donating online
- Calling 1-800-418-1111
- By contacting their local Red Cross office. Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian Red Cross, earmarked "Philippines Typhoon" and mailed to the Canadian Red Cross National Office, 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2P2
- Bringing relief goods (food, medicine, blankets, clothing) to the Kalayaan Centre at 5225 Orbitor Dr., Unit 3, Mississauga, ON
