Taiwanese Civic Group Provides Emergency Supplies in Response to Major Philippine Earthquake
Following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, southern Philippines, on the 8th, Taiwanese civic group The Mustard Seed Mission has activated its emergency response. Collaborating with local partners, they will provide essential supplies like food and safe drinking water to affected families, with a special focus on psychological support for children. The plan includes training local volunteers to assist 500 children.
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(CNA, Taipei, June 10, by reporter Wu Hsin-yun) A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on the 8th, causing major damage. A civic group has initiated a disaster zone needs assessment and emergency response mechanism, and will first provide emergency living supplies to help affected families secure basic shelter and living support.
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines, on the 8th caused building collapses and triggered a tsunami warning. Official and local disaster agencies stated that the earthquake displaced thousands of people, injured more than 450, and four people are believed to be still missing.
The civic group, The Mustard Seed Mission, issued a press release today stating that it has launched a relief operation for the Philippine earthquake. It has contacted its Philippine partners, initiated a disaster zone needs assessment and emergency response mechanism, and is preparing emergency supplies and relief resources for humanitarian aid work. It will also leverage local church and community volunteer networks to reach deep into affected communities and provide necessary care and support to affected families and children.
The Mustard Seed Mission noted that the first phase will focus on providing emergency living supplies, including food, safe drinking water, hygiene products, and daily necessities. It will also assist affected families in obtaining basic shelter and living support, while simultaneously focusing on child care and psychological support.
Furthermore, The Mustard Seed Mission stated that, referencing past post-disaster service experience such as the flood disaster in Guangfu, Hualien, Taiwan, it will cooperate with local churches and civic organizations to train an estimated 20 local volunteers to provide companionship and psychological support services for 500 affected children. This will help the children cope with post-disaster fear, anxiety, and unease, and gradually rebuild their sense of security and life order.
Lee Chao-chia, CEO of The Mustard Seed Mission, said that the impact of major disasters often goes beyond the damage to houses and infrastructure, deeply affecting the sense of security in the lives of families and children. After a disaster, many children not only face the insecurity of losing their homes but may also suffer from long-term psychological stress. He hopes that through local partners and community strength, they can accompany the affected families through the most difficult times and help them rebuild their lives step by step.
To assist with the relief work in the disaster areas of the Philippines, The Mustard Seed Mission has also launched the "Philippine Earthquake Relief Action" fundraiser and is collaborating with 7-ELEVEN and FamilyMart convenience stores to provide multiple donation channels. The funds raised will be dedicated exclusively to the distribution of emergency living supplies, post-disaster settlement assistance, and psychological support for children in the Philippines, helping the affected people to resume their basic lives as soon as possible. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150610
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines, on the 8th caused building collapses and triggered a tsunami warning. Official and local disaster agencies stated that the earthquake displaced thousands of people, injured more than 450, and four people are believed to be still missing.
The civic group, The Mustard Seed Mission, issued a press release today stating that it has launched a relief operation for the Philippine earthquake. It has contacted its Philippine partners, initiated a disaster zone needs assessment and emergency response mechanism, and is preparing emergency supplies and relief resources for humanitarian aid work. It will also leverage local church and community volunteer networks to reach deep into affected communities and provide necessary care and support to affected families and children.
The Mustard Seed Mission noted that the first phase will focus on providing emergency living supplies, including food, safe drinking water, hygiene products, and daily necessities. It will also assist affected families in obtaining basic shelter and living support, while simultaneously focusing on child care and psychological support.
Furthermore, The Mustard Seed Mission stated that, referencing past post-disaster service experience such as the flood disaster in Guangfu, Hualien, Taiwan, it will cooperate with local churches and civic organizations to train an estimated 20 local volunteers to provide companionship and psychological support services for 500 affected children. This will help the children cope with post-disaster fear, anxiety, and unease, and gradually rebuild their sense of security and life order.
Lee Chao-chia, CEO of The Mustard Seed Mission, said that the impact of major disasters often goes beyond the damage to houses and infrastructure, deeply affecting the sense of security in the lives of families and children. After a disaster, many children not only face the insecurity of losing their homes but may also suffer from long-term psychological stress. He hopes that through local partners and community strength, they can accompany the affected families through the most difficult times and help them rebuild their lives step by step.
To assist with the relief work in the disaster areas of the Philippines, The Mustard Seed Mission has also launched the "Philippine Earthquake Relief Action" fundraiser and is collaborating with 7-ELEVEN and FamilyMart convenience stores to provide multiple donation channels. The funds raised will be dedicated exclusively to the distribution of emergency living supplies, post-disaster settlement assistance, and psychological support for children in the Philippines, helping the affected people to resume their basic lives as soon as possible. (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150610
FAQ
菲律賓發生了什麼事？
菲律賓南部的民答那峨島在6月8日發生規模7.8的強烈地震，導致建築物倒塌、數千人流離失所、超過450人受傷，並引發海嘯警報。
哪個台灣團體正在提供援助？
台灣的民間團體「芥菜種會」已啟動救援行動，與菲律賓的合作夥伴聯繫，投入人道救援工作。
芥菜種會提供的第一階段援助是什麼？
第一階段援助主要為提供緊急生活物資，包含糧食、安全飲用水、衛生用品及生活必需品，以協助受災家庭獲得基本安置與生活支持。
除了物資援助，還有哪些援助重點？
芥菜種會特別聚焦於兒童關懷與心理支持，計劃培訓20名在地志工，為500名受災兒童提供陪伴與心理支持服務，協助他們面對災後創傷。
民眾如何參與協助菲律賓的救援工作？
芥菜種會已啟動「菲律賓強震救援行動」的募款，並與7-ELEVEN、全家便利商店合作提供多元捐款管道，讓民眾可以捐款支持。