United Nations, United States, Dec 24 (AFP\/APP):The United Nations will kick off a campaign Friday to raise more than 100 million dollars in aid for victims of Typhoon Rai, which ravaged the Philippines last week, the organization’s in-country coordinator said.<\/p>\n
“Tomorrow, we’ll be launching at the local level with the international community represented here in Manila” a presentation of the humanitarian needs and priority plan, Gustavo Gonzalez told a virtual press conference Thursday.<\/p>\n
“The financial ask is $106.5 million,” he said.
\nThe money will be targeted towards 530,000 people in the worst-affected areas, who are in dire need of health logistics, access to drinking water, and sanitation facilities.<\/p>\n
“There is momentum for full support,” said Gonzalez. “Now the challenge is that all of this announcement and solidarity is rapidly translated into concrete actions.”<\/p>\n
Super Typhoon Rai devastated parts of the Philippines one week ago, leaving at least 375 people dead, largely in the south and center of the island chain.<\/p>\n
It destroyed homes, uprooted trees, and knocked out power for many cities across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
United Nations, United States, Dec 24 (AFP\/APP):The United Nations will kick off a campaign Friday to raise more than 100 million dollars in aid for victims of Typhoon Rai, which ravaged the Philippines last week, the organization’s in-country coordinator said. “Tomorrow, we’ll be launching at […]<\/p>\n
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