Tzu Chi’s Relief for Odette SurvivorsOn December 16, 2021, the Philippines was hit by Super Typhoon Odette, a Category 5 storm that spared no one as she moved across the Visayas and Mindanao regions. In her wake, she left billions of pesos in damages to property and livelihood. To this day, millions of Filipinos remain without food, water, and basic necessities.
Rice relief, cash aid for Cebu’s Odette victimsBeneficiaries also shared their blessings with the less fortunate.
Hope after OdetteAmid tragedy and devastation are love and warmth.
Boholanos show kindness in Odette’s aftermathKindness can help rebuild homes and communities.
Tzu Chi volunteers begin Odette relief operations in Cebu, BoholBeneficiaries claimed their relief cards.
Tzu Chi volunteers hold Odette donation drives in Leyte, Davao mallsVolunteers welcomed pledges in any amount.
Cebu scholars share their rice relief with Odette victimsThe scholars personally delivered the "bundles of joy."
2Go transports Tzu Chi aid to CebuSeven container vans will ferry donated essential goods for free.
Urgent need to rebuild the house materialsTyphoon Rai hit the Philippines in mid-December. It is initially estimated that 100,000 families on Bohol Island were affected. Tzu Chi volunteers visited Tubigon Town to assess damages. Because this town is close to the coast, more than 13,000 families have become homeless. After the disaster survey, the volunteers also visited government units and promised to help the residents.
Tzu Chi sends 3,000 blankets to Odette victimsThis initial aid is for distribution to storm-battered areas in the Visayas.
