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Dear Friends Donor Impact Report Gawad Kalinga: Philippine Relief and Recovery Efforts On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines and carved a path of devastation across Southeast Asia. The storm, known in the affected region as Typhoon Yolanda affected 16 million people in the Philippines. This includes the displacement of 4.1 million people, the damage or destruction of 1.1 million homes, and 6,155 recorded deaths. In the days following the storm, many members of our donor network asked if Focusing Philanthropy could suggest an effective way to contribute to relief and recovery projects, In response, we concentrated our full team’s efforts on identifying and intensively evaluating candidates for donor support. On November 14, 2013 we announced our recommendation of Gawad Kalinga for those who wished to support the immediate relief and long-term rebuilding efforts in the Philippines. Read more about our diligence process and reasons for recommending Gawad Kalinga. Since then, Focusing Philanthropy’s network of generous donors has contributed $34,600 towards Gawad Kalinga’s relief and recovery efforts, with the majority of these funds raised and granted to Gawad Kalinga within the first few weeks following the storm. This report summarizes Gawad Kalinga’s activities and their impacts in the four months since Typhoon Haiyan. Immediate Relief Efforts Gawad Kalinga was actively involved in regional relief efforts even before Typhoon Haiyan. On October 15, 2013 a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the Bohol province, an island located in Central Visayas, Philippines. It was the deadliest earthquake in the Philippines in 23 years with 222 reported deaths, nearly 1,000 injured, and damage to more than 73,000 structures. In response, Gawad Kalinga activated its volunteer and aid distribution networks and delivered over 24,000 food packs and nearly 75,000 liters of water to 120 barangays (villages) in 15 municipalities. As of November 2, 2013, Gawad Kalinga had officially halted their relief operations in Bohol and began turning their attention towards rebuilding and long-term recovery. The efficiency and transparency of Gawad Kalinga’s relief efforts following the Bohol earthquake was one of the confidence-inspiring indicators of capacity that Focusing Philanthropy used in recommending Gawad Kalinga to its network. On November 8, just 3 weeks after the Bohol earthquake, Typhoon Haiyan touched down in the Philippines. While the area affected by the earthquake was not subjected to the most powerful part of the storm, the two events added to the stresses placed on evacuation centers and rebuilding efforts. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, Gawad Kalinga activated “Operation Walang Iwanan (Leave No One Behind)” an ambitious and local volunteer-based relief effort. Within the next short days and Focusing Philanthropy Impact Report – Gawad Kalinga Page 1 weeks, Gawad Kalinga distributed approximately 100,000 food packs in 75 towns across 8 provinces. Each food pack contains 6 meals for a family of 5. Gawad Kalinga also provided nearly 75,000 liters of clean water and distributed materials to repair damaged roofs, a critical need as the rain and other severe weather continued. The following infographic below outlines Gawad Kalinga’s food pack distribution efforts as of December 11, 2013. Click here for larger version of this image. Focusing Philanthropy Impact Report – Gawad Kalinga Page 2 Gawad Kalinga was able to respond quickly to the immediate local needs by leveraging the organization’s existing network of communities, local volunteers, and knowledge of the region. The group's staff and volunteers, in collaboration with the Philippine Air Force and Army, were often the first to reach remote areas affected by the storm. The following images and quotes are examples of the daily updates Gawad Kalinga provided on their website throughout the relief efforts. "Yesterday, we braved the way to Northern Antique together with our partners in 82nd Inf Battalion Philippine Army Clearing the roads. Severely damaged towns were Laua-an, Barabaza, Tibiao and Culasi, only barangays along the road were given assistance and there are still with Zero communication. 3 Islands in Culasi has zero communication as of yesterday 6pm.” – Sheila Abella of Gawad Kalinga, November 10, 2013 “As soon as it was safe for our volunteers to travel to the hard-hit areas a day after Yolanda struck, our GK communities became the first command centers and our residents the first service teams. They pointed us to the barangays [villages] that were isolated and most affected. Because of the seeds we planted all these years, we had the most widespread network, ready to respond and distribute ~100,000 food packs in ~220 barangays in just 40 days.” - Issa Cuevas-Santos of Gawad Kalinga, New Year posted online January 2014 Focusing Philanthropy Impact Report – Gawad Kalinga Page 3 Rebuilding By late November 2013, Gawad Kalinga’s efforts turned from relief to rebuilding. Historically, Gawad Kalinga’s core programs have focused on providing safe, permanent housing and strong communities for very poor Filipinos. Therefore, Gawad Kalinga is especially well-positioned to lead long-term rebuilding efforts. This is an area of focus and institutional capacity that was central to our selection of Gawad Kalinga in response to the typhoon. Additionally, the storm had highlighted the quality of the homes and communities that Gawad Kalinga builds in collaboration with local communities, in comparison to the typical housing in poor Filipino communities. While many structures were damaged, there was not a single loss of life in any of the 41 Gawad Kalinga communities hit by Typhoon Haiyan. The physical and human infrastructure of these communities enabled many to serve as key distribution and communication hubs during the emergency efforts. Four of the communities previously built with the support of Gawad Kalinga, showing some damage from the storm but with no causalities reported. Focusing Philanthropy Impact Report – Gawad Kalinga Page 4 Gawad Kalinga has outlined a three-year plan and commitment to the rebuilding effort. Recovery goals to be completed in 2014 include the repair of 5,000 damaged roofs, the reconstruction of 20,000 homes, and the building of over 300 new homes. To date, Gawad Kalinga has begun or completed the following projects: • Identified ~1,500 safe and secure lots for rebuilding and is on-tract to rebuild these homes by June 2014. • Began building “GK Tambulilid,” a new Gawad Kalinga community, with plans and funding already secured for a total of 100 homes. Began repair work on 300 homes scattered across the Visayas, an area severely affected by the storm. • Built or repaired 40 boats to help the fishermen of Northern Cebu get back to work. (See Attachment A for more information on this project.) A row of homes under construction in GK Tambulilid. The “Bayani (Hero) Challenge,” scheduled to take place April 12 - June 12, 2014, will be a major source of the volunteers needed to complete these recovery goals. This annual initiative, which predates the disasters, organizes large groups of local volunteers to complete a wide range of community infrastructure projects within a specific time period. Volunteers are asked to commit 5 days of service over these 9 weeks in one of the target regions. The Bayani Challenge began 8 years ago with one site and a couple hundred volunteers. This year, Gawad Kalinga aims to leverage the time and efforts of 1 million volunteers working on 100 sites in 12 provinces over the two-month initiative. Projects will include the building of homes, repairing schools, health missions, and tree planting. Focusing Philanthropy Impact Report – Gawad Kalinga Page 5 Attachment A GK Balangay: The Heart of Starting Over February 19, 2014 by Gia Leanne Luga When a supertyphoon makes landfall on a small island, what happens? Hours before Haiyan (Yolanda) hit Bantayan Island, Cebu on the morning of November 8, 2013, fisherman Louie Rebamonte made sure his fishing boats were tied securely in place. Familiar with the shifting moods of the wind and sea, Louie thought Yolanda would be just like any other typhoon they had survived in the past. The tide was low, but he recalls witnessing the sea rise menacingly, accompanied by the deafening wind. That's when he knew he was wrong. As the wind became stronger, Louie, his wife, and their 6 year-old daughter Siena had to run to seek shelter in a bigger and more stable house. Along with a few neighbors, they had to cross the street amidst falling coconut trees, zero visibility, and flying debris. They held on to each other tightly, so that their combined weight would prevent the strong winds from blowing them away. Focusing Philanthropy Impact Report – Gawad Kalinga Page 6 “After the storm, there was nothing left. Our house was completely wiped out, and the pump boats I worked so hard for were damaged. But we didn't cry nor feel bad. I even remember laughing that morning, because we were so grateful to the Lord that our lives were spared. Even if it means we start from scratch, material things can be replaced. But life is priceless.” - Louie Rebamonte, Typhoon Haiyan Survivor Louie echoes the sentiments of the people of Bantayan Island, 80% of whom fish for a living. In the aftermath of the storm, the shore looked like a parking lot of damaged fishing boats, littered with debris. Before Yolanda, that shoreline would've been clear because all those boats would've been out to sea. GK Balangay The broken boats belong to fisherfolk who face the harsh reality of life after Yolanda. Their homes are damaged if not completely gone, but worse, they have lost their only source of livelihood, and perhaps their biggest chance of recovery and starting over.
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