Appeal

Philippines

Typhoon Fengshen - Crisis and Post-crisis Rehabilitation Activities ASPH81

Appeal Target: US$ 509,591

Geneva, 8 August 2008

On 22 June 2008, Typhoon Fengshen, with maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour near the centre and gusts of up to 150 kilometers per hour, battered the Philippines, leaving behind a trail of destruction to life, property, livelihood and public infrastructure in 12 regions.

On 23 June 2008 an ACT Alert was issued by the ACT Coordinating Office, summarizing the extent of the typhoon and indicating that ACT members Christian Aid (CA) and the National Council of Churches of the Philippines (NCCP) were planning to respond to assist affected persons and communities. The initial request of these members was for Rapid Response Fund (RRF) assistance, and accordingly an RRF for US$ 50,000 was issued on 30 June 2008, with US$ 25,000 each for Christian Aid and the NCCP. For Christian Aid the immediate relief phase terminated on 10 July, but continuing needs exist with poor communities in Sibuyan Island and Iloilo Province. For the NCCP the rapid response phase is continuing, and additional relief as well as livelihood assistance is projected.

Proposals for an Appeal have now been received by the ACT Coordinating Office, and the Appeal is hereby submitted for your consideration.

Project Completion Date:

Christian Aid - 30 April 2009

NCCP - 31 March 2009

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Please kindly send your contributions to either of the following ACT bank accounts:

US dollar

Account Number - 240-432629.60A

IBAN No: CH46 0024 0240 4326 2960A Euro

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IBAN No: CH84 0024 0240 4326 2950Z

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Please also inform the Finance Officer Jessie Kgoroeadira (jkg@act-intl.org) and the Programme Officer, Michelle Yonetani (myo@act-intl.org), of all pledges/contributions and transfers, including funds sent direct to the implementers, now that the Pledge Form is no longer attached to the Appeal. We would appreciate being informed of any intent to submit applications for EU, USAID and/or other back donor funding and the subsequent results. We thank you in advance for your kind cooperation.

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