I: ONDOY (METRO MANILA)

A. RELIEF AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE

OC’S immediate relief assistance to the victims of typhoon Ondoy

Immediately after Typhoon Ondoy hit Metro Manila and destroyed properties, lives, and spirit, Operation Compassion went to see the extent of the damage that same day.

OC was able to distribute 2 million pesos worth of relief goods to 5,000 families in Metro Manila, Bulacan and Pangasinan in 10 days. This was made possible through the help of tireless volunteers, the social welfare and development, Tulong Bayan operation and generous people who donated mostly in kind for the benefit of the victims. We also conducted medical missions and feeding programs on which 1,250 families benefited from it.

B. REHABILITATION OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSON’S FROM MARIKINA

OC focuses its efforts on rehabilitation of Typhoon Ondoy victims

The call for help came in the form of assistance to rebuild the lives of internally displaced people of Marikina City.

In meeting with Marikina City Mayor Marides Fernando, OC tasked to look after the relocation and rehabilitation of 1,000 families to a National Housing Authority project in Laguna. Mayor Fernando decided to relocate the families who lived in danger zones who were gravely affected by the massive flooding that saw a large part of the city submerged.

OC did an ocular of the relocation site, A 20- square meter barracks type, which is now the new home of each of the families. At present, 492 families were transferred to NHA, Balibago, Sta. Rosa, Laguna while 732 families were in NHA, Brgy. Langkiwa, Binan, Laguna.

OC adopted a total of 1,224 families . OC was tasked to prepare the people mentally and emotionally on their new environment, assist them in establishing their new home, and lastly help them to look for means of livelihood. Instead of dole outs, OC will empower the people and help them get back on their feet. They need to regain their self –esteem and learn to live on their own.

As part of the rehabilitation, OC was able to conduct the following in partnership with different organizations:

Psychosocial Counselling

We have trained 17 counselors from partner- churches who heartily conducted stress and trauma counselling to 550 children and 40 adults for both Sta. Rosa and Binan, Laguna.

Feeding Program

To prevent malnutrition, we had 30 days feeding and served more than 1,500 children – funded by CBM International.

Medical Missions

We were able to schedule 10 medical missions in partnership with doctors who voluntarily helped in catering more than 1,000 individuals . Medicines were also donated by Ateneo University.

Gift Giving

Last December 2009, OC distributed gifts to 1,224 families with an estimate of 3 million pesos worth of clothing, blanket, jackets etc. in partnership with Gain International –Hongkong and Campus Crusade for Christ.

Livelihood Programs

Livelihood project gave hope and encouragement to Sta. Rosa and Binan communities. As we challenged partners to help fund the livelihood projects in Laguna, Crest Malaysia Int’l. and Tapulanga Foundation responded to the call and gave for the following existing livelihood in the community:

Pedicab

This is the means of transportation in the area and can be the additional source of income for the displaced families. There are 5 families recipients from Sta. Rosa while 3 from Binan, Laguna who are now enjoying of having the said transport. Initial capital for this project is P120,000 distributed to 8 men of P15,000 each.

Slippers & Shoe Manufacturing Business

There are number of women in Sta. Rosa, Laguna who are so fond of making slippers and shoes who previously worked in a shoe manufacturing business in Marikina- their point of origin. A group of 5 women were given the chance to start the business with an initial capital of P 71,000.

Sari-Sari Store

A small store that can partly provide some of the small things / essentials for the community. One family in Binan, Laguna was given the chance to manage this sari-sari store. Initial capital for this small business is P30,000.