Plan responds to severe flooding in the Philippines

Over 13,000 families have seen their homes and lives destroyed in the Philippines

In the wake of severe and extensive flooding in the Philippines, Plan has provided life-saving assistance to thousands of families in three provinces. Heavy rains have resulted in severe flooding and landslides that have killed at least 50 people, with 1.3 million people affected.

Thousands of children that Plan supports have been affected by these floods, with homes washed away and classrooms destroyed. Crops have also been destroyed, which will affect food supplies for families over the coming months. Our emergency teams are now distributing food and water purifiers to more than 13,000 families.

"We are working with local government units to get assistance to those in need as quickly as possible," says Plan's Country Director in the Philippines, Michael Diamond.

"Their immediate needs are food, clean water and medicine to prevent disease."

As well as responding to immediate emergency needs, Plan will be working on the recovery effort that will support children and families.

Children sponsored through Plan in Australia and their communities are among those affected. We will provide updates on the status of sponsored children and their families here as it becomes available.

To support our work responding to emergencies around the world, donate to our Children in Crisis Fund

Find out more about our work in the Philippines.