Children International: Impoverished Families in Philippines Vulnerable to Typhoons

  • 10 years ago
Reports out of the Philippines deliver shocking descriptions of Typhoon Haiyan's impact on the island nation. The most recent government estimates indicate that 4 million people have been displaced and 2.5 million desperately need food aid. While some typhoon-affected families are able to remain in their homes, the Philippine government believes that 1.1 million houses were damaged or destroyed by the storm.

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