JourneyOfLife
11-13-2013, 07:26 AM
Those people are really hurting. Much of the country is devastated.
If you are blessed with a little extra this year, consider putting the Filipino people on your Christmas or Hanukkah list for a donation. Even a donation as small as $10 can make a difference (they add up).
The US has a special relationship with the Philippines. I included some links to background information.
Philippines–United States relations (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines_%E2%80%93_United_States_relations)
- The Filipino government and people are our friends. They are one the oldest Non-Nato US strategic ally in Asia. Current or former military personnel know it, especially those that spent a tour of duty WestPAC.
- They have been strong supporters of US strategic interests in that area of the world... including our efforts today to thwart the global threat of terrorism. They live in an area of the world where we have military adversaries that grow stronger by the day. They are right at the doorstep of the biggest threat the USA faces since the Soviet Union!
- One other thing many people do not know... Filipinos serve in our military. Serving "US" interests far away from their families and homes. This is another thing that current and former US Sailors and Marines know about it because they served with them on US Naval Vessels. They may or may not have known them personally, but you can bet they saw them daily, doing their jobs. Philippine Enlistment Program Sailors Reflect on Heritage (http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=43042)
Our government will help to some degree... but it won't be enough. There are lots of families, widows and orphans that lost everything with no place to turn.
Defense.gov News Article: Pentagon Acts Swiftly to Assist Typhoon-stricken Ally (http://www.defense.gov/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=121106)
I read that the average income of the poorest people in the Philippines (45% of the population) is about $2/day.
Philippines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillipine)
It should come as no surprise, that the poorest people tend to live in areas that are most prone to destruction by that sort of natural disaster.
You will literally be helping to save the lives of mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters. You could be the reason some child has a parent that survives the aftermath. In that type of situation, it is not just about food, water and basic shelter, but medicine to ward off diseases... things we take for granted, like a tetanus shot. They will be trying to survive in horrible conditions for quite some time!
Here is an article about checking out charities before making donations; to avoid scams and to make sure your money makes it to the people or cause you intended... also to avoid lining the pockets of telemarketers with money intended to be a charitable donation.
3 Things to Do Before Donating to Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/Business/things-donating-typhoon-haiyan-relief-efforts/story?id=20850992)
Thanks
If you are blessed with a little extra this year, consider putting the Filipino people on your Christmas or Hanukkah list for a donation. Even a donation as small as $10 can make a difference (they add up).
The US has a special relationship with the Philippines. I included some links to background information.
Philippines–United States relations (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines_%E2%80%93_United_States_relations)
- The Filipino government and people are our friends. They are one the oldest Non-Nato US strategic ally in Asia. Current or former military personnel know it, especially those that spent a tour of duty WestPAC.
- They have been strong supporters of US strategic interests in that area of the world... including our efforts today to thwart the global threat of terrorism. They live in an area of the world where we have military adversaries that grow stronger by the day. They are right at the doorstep of the biggest threat the USA faces since the Soviet Union!
- One other thing many people do not know... Filipinos serve in our military. Serving "US" interests far away from their families and homes. This is another thing that current and former US Sailors and Marines know about it because they served with them on US Naval Vessels. They may or may not have known them personally, but you can bet they saw them daily, doing their jobs. Philippine Enlistment Program Sailors Reflect on Heritage (http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=43042)
Our government will help to some degree... but it won't be enough. There are lots of families, widows and orphans that lost everything with no place to turn.
Defense.gov News Article: Pentagon Acts Swiftly to Assist Typhoon-stricken Ally (http://www.defense.gov/News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=121106)
I read that the average income of the poorest people in the Philippines (45% of the population) is about $2/day.
Philippines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillipine)
It should come as no surprise, that the poorest people tend to live in areas that are most prone to destruction by that sort of natural disaster.
You will literally be helping to save the lives of mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters. You could be the reason some child has a parent that survives the aftermath. In that type of situation, it is not just about food, water and basic shelter, but medicine to ward off diseases... things we take for granted, like a tetanus shot. They will be trying to survive in horrible conditions for quite some time!
Here is an article about checking out charities before making donations; to avoid scams and to make sure your money makes it to the people or cause you intended... also to avoid lining the pockets of telemarketers with money intended to be a charitable donation.
3 Things to Do Before Donating to Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/Business/things-donating-typhoon-haiyan-relief-efforts/story?id=20850992)
Thanks