Inspiring news on the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda.
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Sweet help for the Philippines
News of help from Jewish resources to those who survived the horrific typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines ranges from a baby born in a rapidly constructed IDF field hospital being named Israel to a visit of Sydney’s Kesser Torah students to a Kosher chocolate shop owned by a Catholic Chinese Philippino who who loves his chocolate…and Chabad. Read more at J-Wire
In Philippines, U.S. can do well by doing good
Photos of Philippine cities convey the heartbreaking toll of Typhoon Haiyan. Some look like they were taken after massive bomb blasts — every building reduced to a pile of matchsticks. Read more at The Daily Journal.
Aid to the Philippines is a good investment
A compelling case can be made for deploying military resources for disaster relief in the Philippines despite the Pentagon’s shrinking budget, says Jonah Blank in USA Today. Read more at Times Union
Dutch fundraising drive hits P1-B for Yolanda survivors
HOLLAND - A national fundraising campaign was initiated by Dutch aid organizations and media outlets to help the victims of typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan). Read more at ABS-CBN
Filipino Americans engage in help after Haiyan typhoon hit Philippines
With recent Haiyan typhoon that hit Philippines thousands of people all over the world are eager to help the victims to overcome this tragedy. People unite in organizations, establish Facebook groups in order to divide the responsibilities and provide the population with the things that they lack. Read more at The Voice of Russia
Naomi helps raise relief funds
MANILA, Philippines - Supermodel Naomi Campbell (photo) is lending her celebrity face to help raise awareness and funds for those affected by the super typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) that hit the Philippines last weekend by selling a limited edition photo taken by John-Paul Pietrus, according to a report by Vogue. Read more at Philstar
In Canada, Filipino emigrants are rushing to pitch in
The basement of Our Lady of the Assumption buzzes with the sound of relief work. Read more at The Globe and Mail
Triumph
TACLOBAN, Philippines (AP) — They found the hoop in the ruins of their obliterated neighborhood. They propped up the backboard with broken wood beams and rusty nails scavenged from vast mounds of storm-blasted homes. Read more at Yahoo
Triangle woman hears good news from family in Philippines
RALEIGH (WTVD) -- It's been about five days since a massive typhoon hit the Philippines, and it's only been one day since a woman here in the Triangle finally found out that her family survived the storm. Read more at ABC
A 'Yolanda' victim becomes a hero
MANILA, Philippines - Commander Jonathan Zata, commanding officer of the Navy ship BRP Bacolod City had to think and act fast. Read more at Philstar
Typhoon Haiyan - being a hero for each other
I NEED to tell you: Typhoon Haiyan was worse than any of us could ever have imagined. The Philippines receives 20+ typhoons every year - floods, landslides and partly-blown off roofs are par for the course. Read more at Cafe Pacific
The Inspirational Diva
Music, especially inspirational music, is a powerful healer — and in times like these, the music of Jamie Rivera, known as the Inspirational Diva, can provide a much-needed lift to people’s sagging spirits. Read more at Philstar
6 Yolanda (Haiyan) inspirational stories that could ‘restore your faith in humanity’ and Filipinos
There are heartbreaking images of destruction. There are grievous stories that could make you angry or could make you question your faith. Then there are good stories, great stories, even little ones that could make you smile or bring you tears of hope… and make you believe that help is coming, that there is still hope. Read more at Talk.ph
Philippines storm spurs passion for poor at climate talks
Warsaw — Negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) rarely show on the public's radar, except perhaps in the scenes of bickering over who's to blame for global warming and who will foot the bill for it. Read more at AFP via Google
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