[LIST] Grassroots relief drives responding to #UwanPH

MANILA – “Mutual aid and government accountability go hand in hand — one builds community, the other justice,” stated in a post by Community Pantry Philippines founder Patreng Non.

Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) has been classified as a super typhoon on Sunday, November 9, by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In the latest bulletin posted by PAGASA, life-threatening conditions are already recorded over the Bicol region as Uwan continues to move west northwestward over the coastal waters of Camarines Norte.

In the context of weak infrastructure and corruption-marred flood control projects,  Filipino communities again take the initiative to provide relief for the most vulnerable sectors and areas affected by the super typhoon. Below is the list of initiatives by grassroots organizations.

Community Kitchens nationwide

Community Pantry, a nationwide initiative led by volunteers, prepares community kitchens for areas affected by the onslaught of typhoon Tino and currently, super typhoon Uwan. 

Non, the initiative’s founder, says they are continuing the community kitchens in Cebu and Negros while preparing for the areas in Bicol, Nueva Ecija, Caloocan, Marikina, Manila, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Pasig, Quezon City, Bulacan, and Rizal. 

Workers-led relief for workers

Balai Obrero Foundation Inc, in partnership with Solidarity of Asian Trade Unions Foundation, organizes a donation drive for affected workers in Visayas and Mindanao by the onslaught of consecutive typhoons, particularly the provinces of Cebu, Negros, Panay, and Caraga region. 

For in-kind donations: Lot 11 Blk 73, Don Mariano Marcos Avenue, Brgy. North Fairview, Quezon City, Philippines 

For cash donations: GCash: 09525781423 / BDO: 048280003520 

STEM people for Bicol and Southern Tagalog communities

Environmental advocates and peoples’ scientists launch a donation drive to help Bicol and Southern Tagalog communities affected by super typhoon Uwan.

The initiative is organized by Science and Technology Network for People’s Development and Brigada Kalikasan, in partnership with AGHAM Advocates of Science and Technology for the People, Computer Professionals’ Union (CPU), and Pro-People Engineers and Leaders (PROPEL).

For cash donations:
BPI: 3759056018
PayPal: paypal.me/spiralcolumn
Please add the note “#STEMBayanihan“

Citizen disaster response in Central Luzon

Alay Bayan – Luson Inc., together with Citizens’ Disaster Response Network and other grassroots organizations, aim to provide relief for residents of barangays of Lipit, Diamanen, and Lobbot in Dipaculao, Aurora, which is currently under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 5. Moreover, other areas in Central Luzon like Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Bataan, Zambales, and Pangasinan also devastated by the typhoon will also be given relief. 

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This article will be updated from time-to-time to include other relief drives coming from grassroots organizations and networks. (RVO)

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