On the 8th of November 2013, Super-typhoon Yolanda hit the islands of Samar and Leyte. Nearly one year on All Hands Volunteers are still here and dedicated to helping the victims of Yolanda who are still suffering from the immediate effects of the disaster. They are homeless, helpless, but not hopeless; relying on organisations to provide them a home so that they can rebuild their lives. These families are waiting for their turn to get a helping hand.
Since March 2014 we have built 146 transitional shelters and 2 core homes. Although huge progress has been made, 31,000 of those affected by the typhoon still go to bed each night without adequate housing. Our goal is to raise 1.1 million Pesos: a peso for every home damaged or destroyed by Yolanda. With these funds, Project Leyte can build 9 permanent homes for 9 very deserving and lovely families.
It is less than a month until the anniversary of Yolanda and AHV have some full of wonder and fun events planned for a massive fundraising push to achieve our 1.1million goal:
Bike Ride – Rise up ride on: a team of 6 All Hands Volunteers will cycle 300km from Guiuan, Eastern Samar to Ormoc in Western Leyte, following the path of Super-Typhoon Yolanda. They will be visiting and staying in communities along the way, documenting first-hand the recovery and devastation that remain nearly a year later.
Check out our FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/598860950226084/?fref=ts
30 Days of Fun’d Challenge – All Hands volunteers and staff will show their support in participating in an on-project fundraising drive to the anniversary of Yolanda. They will be undertaking ridiculous challenges in exchange for funny photos and donations, as well as attending fundraising-related base events: cinema night, poker night and a ping pong tournament.
Check out our FB page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/30-Days-of-Fund-Challenge-Accepted/1554473784765732
Fun Run – All Hands volunteers are giving up their only day off to partake in a run – dedicated to the victims of Super-typhoon Yolanda. They will be giving their time and money to partake.
Please support us, and donate!
Click on one of our team-members below to see what they're doing to hit 1.1 million pesos before November 8th.
Thank you
