Thursday 1 October 2009

What's acts29 plans after Ondoy

In order of Priority:  Almost 150 families require aid and shelter.

1) Get to Isang Dakot and survey damage. Then Erap City. These are 2 places where students from Paaralang Pantao live. In acts29 we're commited to Simplicity, Solidarity and Mission. So yes, we will walk in solidarity with those affected and give the support needed.

2) Get food rations and water supply and distribute (together with the other things we have brought).
Tita and the teachers who know the residents best will decide who gets what. We are bringing clothes, towels, blankets, footwear, Dettol. Generous doctors here are giving us almost 16, 000 tablets of Panadol to help those with fevers. (as requested by the school).

3) Get 1st aid supplies in Manila and treat all those with wounds. We are so blessed to have Dr Christine Carbon (Tin) join us there and she'll see to those in need of medical attention.Tin is also one of two doctors there who have been driving the previous medical missions (e.g TB testing).

4) Find immediate temporary shelter for those who are still on the streets.

5) Interview the families affected both in Isang Dakot and Erap City and assess their immediate needs.

5) Go out to other parts of Montalban and see what help is needed.

Long term Plan (not finalised yet)
1) construction of houses for the displaced on safer grounds
2) livelihood project

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