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Eye on the World: Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan struck the central Philippines last Friday, causing massive destruction across 41 provinces. Thousands of people were killed in the typhoon, and more than 600,000 people have been displaced.
The United Nations has already given $25 million in aid to help relief efforts, and has launched an appeal for $300 million more. Several countries have deployed ships to assist with evacuation and rescue, and the US military is assisting in Tacloban, one of the worst-hit towns, but bad weather and damaged infrastructure in many areas are interfering with the distribution of aid. Communities around the world are raising money to donate to relief efforts — the Filipino community of Southern California, the largest community of Filipinos outside their country, has raised thousands of dollars already.
Many people will want to financially support relief efforts, which are providing the essential services desperately needed in the wake of the typhoon. But a prayerful response can also uphold safety, reveal resources, and comfort those affected by the tragedy.
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