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Typhoon Haiyan is the most powerful storm ever recorded. It made landfall in the morning of 8 November in Guiuan, Eastern Samar province, causing extensive damage to life, housing, livelihoods and infrastructure across nine of the Philippines’ poorest provinces. The islands of Leyte and Samar were hardest hit: 90 percent of the infrastructure of Leyte’s largest urban center, Tacoloban City, was destroyed. Philippines authorities estimate that 13 million people have been affected, 3.4 million displaced, and at least 5,209 people are confirmed dead.
To better understand the impact of Typhoon…
How to best look after children in this situation (in English):
In a disaster like this, it is normal for children to be distressed. Caregivers may notice that their children are having nightmares or trouble sleeping, or that they have become withdrawn, fearful, or aggressive. They may complain that they have pains like stomach aches, headaches, nausea and fatigue even though it seems like nothing is causing it.These are all common, temporary reactions to the terrible event they have lived through. This document includes some ways in which caregivers can help their…
How to best look after children in this situation (in Cebuano):
In a disaster like this, it is normal for children to be distressed. Caregivers may notice that their children are having nightmares or trouble sleeping, or that they have become withdrawn, fearful, or aggressive. They may complain that they have pains like stomach aches, headaches, nausea and fatigue even though it seems like nothing is causing it.
These are all common, temporary reactions to the terrible event they have lived through. This document includes some ways in which caregivers can…
How to best look after children in this situation (in Filipino):
In a disaster like this, it is normal for children to be distressed. Careivers may notice that their children are having nightmares or trouble sleeping, or that they have become withdrawn, fearful, or aggressive. They may complain that they have pains like stomach aches, headaches, nausea and fatigue even though it seems like nothing is causing it.
These are all common, temporary reactions to the terrible event they have lived through. This document includes some ways in which caregivers can help…
How to best look after children in this situation (in Waray):
In a disaster like this, it is normal for children to be distressed. Caregivers may notice that their children are having nightmares or trouble sleeping, or that they have become withdrawn, fearful, or aggressive. They may complain that they have pains like stomach aches, headaches, nausea and fatigue even though it seems like nothing is causing it.
These are all common, temporary reactions to the terrible event they have lived through. This document includes some ways in which caregivers can help their…
How to best look after children in this situation (in Ilongo):
In a disaster like this, it is normal for children to be distressed. Caregivers may notice that their children are having nightmares or trouble sleeping, or that they have become withdrawn, fearful, or aggressive. They may complain that they have pains like stomach aches, headaches, nausea and fatigue even though it seems like nothing is causing it.
These are all common, temporary reactions to the terrible event they have lived through. This document includes some ways in which caregivers can…
This presentation, delivered at the Alternative Care Workshop in Bangkok in November 2005, provides an outline of alternative care in the Philippines.
"Child representatives and care leavers from South East Asia have called for increased support for continuing education, psychosocial care, finding jobs and affordable housing in the wake of COVID-19," according to this news article from SOS Children's Villages. Their recommendations were discussed with Asian government and civil society representatives in an online forum entitled COVID-19 Response towards the Alternative Care of Children in South East Asia, held on 28 July 2020. The forum, organized by SOS Children's Villages in association with the South East Asian member…
Globally, during the COVID 19 pandemic there have been disruptions to initiatives, services, and programmes that promote and protect nurturing care for young children. While necessary to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2, strategies such as complete or partial lockdown, physical distancing measures, and school and childcare closures, have made it increasingly difficult to reach children and caregivers. At the same time, the social and economic ramifications of the pandemic have put families in even greater need of parenting and family support. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, many…