EMERGENCY PHILIPPINES TYPHOON APPEAL
“The destruction in Tacloban
city is said to be reminiscent
of the Boxing Day Tsunami.
We can only imagine how
much worse the situation
will be for families living in
towns and remote villages.”
Saleh Saeed, Chief Executive,
Disasters Emergency Committee
Reuters/ Erik De Castr0/2013.
The Situation
Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest storm ever to make landfall, hit the Philippines on Friday 8th November, leaving a
path of destruction in its wake. It is estimated that more than 10,000 people have been killed and that 11 million
people have been affected by the storm across 36 districts, with the greatest impact felt in the coastal city of
Tacloban in Leyte Province. However, given the devastation of such massive natural disasters, these figures
are expected to rise.
The true nature and scale of humanitarian needs will only become evident in the coming days once access to the
most affected areas becomes possible. However, you will have already seen the devastating impact of the super
typhoon in the media; the homes of hundreds of thousands of people have been destroyed or severely damaged,
power and communication lines are down, roads impassable and airports are out of action. People are struggling
to survive in desperate conditions, without food, shelter, access to clean water or healthcare.
Concern’s Response
Concern Worldwide is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), a unique umbrella organisation of
fourteen leading aid agencies responding to the crisis in the Philippines. Concern has already released emergency
funds to support relief efforts and our Rapid Assessment team is on the ground. Our emergency response will
provide those affected with vital supplies of basic essentials including food, clean water and emergency shelter.
How you can help
By organising a fundraising event we can be there for those who have just lost everything.
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£50 will feed a family for two weeks
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£100 could provide emergency shelter and bedding for one day
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£500 could pay for water purification tablets for a whole month
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for 50 families.
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Tips for getting started
Putting on any event may seem daunting, but your event can be on any scale you choose. Once you’ve chosen
what event you will do here are some handy tips to maximise your fundraising:
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Set up an online page – find Concern Worldwide on Justgiving or VirginMoneygiving and set up a page
Make a list of your fundraising sources - friends, family, work, local public, local schools, local pubs,
local youth group etc.
Get some freebies – talk to local businesses and ask them to host, sponsor or give a gift for your event
that you could raffle
List the items you are likely to need e.g. posters, sponsorship cards, Concern bibs/t-shirts, collection
buckets, etc. Concern will provide you with most of these materials.
Publicise your event- posters, flyers, emails, Just Giving, Facebook, word of mouth. You can contact local
radio, write a press release for the paper and use notice boards to place your posters. We can help with
local media
Try to maximise fundraising by holding a raffle, an additional cake sale, or doing a collection at your event.
Don’t forget to remind everyone why you are supporting Concern’s Philippines Appeal - people will relate more to
your personal commitment.
Staying safe and legal
It is important to remember that you may need special permission or licenses for carrying out certain activities. If
your event is in a public place (not your home or office) it is best to check with your local authority in case you need
special permission or licenses. If you are serving food or drink there may be Health & Safety requirements with
which you need to comply. If you are doing an extreme activity or expecting a large crowd you may need to have
First Aiders in attendance.
Returning your Money
If you haven’t fundraised online you can return your money over the phone on 0800 032 4001 or by cheque (made
out to Concern Worldwide) to;
Philippines Appeal
47 Frederick Street,
Belfast,
BT1 2LW.
Please include details of how you raised the money
We can also provide details of our bank account for lodgement
Thank you for your continued support.
If you would like more information or advice please contact us
on 0800 032 4001
email: getinvolved@concern.net
Concern Worldwide, 47 Frederick Street Belfast BT1 2LW
Registered Charity Number 1092236
www.concern.net