On June 8, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines, displacing over 32,000 people, killing at least 45, and injuring many. The earthquake centered off Mindanao, the second most populous Philippine Island, injuring hundreds, destroying infrastructure, disrupting the first day of school for millions of children, and prompting tsunami alerts throughout the region.
Global Impact’s Charity Alliance members have quickly mobilized to provide lifesaving support. Several of our partners were already in the region before the earthquake, providing aid in the wake of ongoing emergencies including other recent earthquakes and typhoons. Since 1990, 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.0 or greater have occurred within less than 200 miles of Monday’s quake.
You can learn how Global Impact Charity Alliance members are responding in the list below, which will be updated as the situation develops. Please consider supporting our partners in their urgent response across the Philippines. Your donation will go toward critical medical care, supplies, psychosocial support, and more to those affected.
You can also consider a donation to our Emergency Relief Fund to support charities like these that respond in the wake of disaster with lifesaving short- and long-term assistance.
While we cannot yet count the total devastation of this earthquake, people now are in urgent need of shelter, medical care, and more. If you have employees located in the Philippines, we encourage you to activate your Employee Assistance Fund to provide short-term financial support for essential items, relocation, and home repair. If you do not have an existing Employee Assistance Fund and want to create one, we are happy to help. Contact us at [email protected].
This list was last updated on 6/10.
Americares – Emergency response team is readying hygiene kits, water containers, and a portable water filtration system to support survivors. The response team also plans to provide mental health support in affected communities, including psychological first aid.
CARE – Together with local partners, CARE Philippines is committed to making sure that assistance reaches those who need it most — quickly, safely, and with dignity.
Plan International – Working with partners to assess needs and prepare support for affected communities, with emergency supplies ready for distribution.
Save the Children – Assessing the situation on the ground, where Save the Children already has a presence since 1981, and will work to reach affected children as soon as possible, with programs in humanitarian response, health and nutrition, education, and children’s rights and protection.
UNICEF USA – Coordinating with government and humanitarian partners to determine priority needs and response efforts.