Jerry Pawaon, his wife Rima and their two little kids Lorenz and Angela, standing amidst the wreckage of what had been their home. The trunk of the palm tree on the left served as their shelter during the night of the storm. 

 

Photo Credit: WFP/ Philipp Herzog

Philippines: Rebuilding Houses, Rebuilding Lives

An urgent need: Typhoon Bopha, which hit the Philippine island of Mindanao in early December, damaged entire communities and left many people without proper shelter and housing. A WFP-supported Cash-For-Work project helps a community rebuild 50 destroyed houses, while at the same time strengthens the community’s bond.
 

Overview

In 2006, following a request of the Government of the Philippines, WFP returned to the country to complement the government’s efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Mindanao by addressing the food security needs of vulnerable people in conflict-affected areas.

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Country at a glance 2013
Planned Beneficiaries977,112
Beneficiary needs (mt)32,094
Beneficiary needs ($US)43,377,211