Super typhoon #RollyPH, the strongest typhoon in the world in 2020, battered the Philippines as it made landfall on November 1. Thousands of families inĀ Bicol and CalabarzonĀ have been evacuated from their homes, leading various LGUs and volunteer groups scramble to gather donations to help the affected communities.
According to reportr, at least 16 people were killed, and large parts of the Bicol Region are still without electricity as PAGASA reports that anotherĀ storm, Siony, could graze the Philippines' northeastern tip later this week.
Here are different youth-led initiatives who are currently accepting donations in cash and in kind for communities affected by typhoon Rolly:
If your school or org is having a donation drive, tag us on Instagram and Twitter via @candymagdotcom so we can post them here!
Zero Hunger PH
Description:Zero Hunger PH is a national youth-led movement that has provided food assistance to more than 15,000 families all over the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to our partners, donors, and sponsors.
Zero Hunger PH together with Youth Strike 4 Climate Philippines is calling for donations to provide relief assistance to the communities affected by Typhoon Quinta, Super Typhoon Rolly, and the upcoming Typhoon Siony.
Beneficiaries will be the devastated communities in BICOL Region, CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA.
Transaction Details:
For in-kind donations: (Globe) 0917 312 9792 and (Smart) 0961 440 4313
For monetary donations:
BDO Unibank Checking AccountĀ - Jana Divinagracia, 0081 8800 5164
Eastwest Bank - John Albert Sivila, 2000 2430 5917
GCash - John Albert Sivila, 0905 361 5006
Paymaya - Patricia Persia, 0917 129 0509
BPIĀ - Michelle Aubrey C. Garcia, 4189 2115 09
PayPal - paypal.me/ChescaPersia
iUplift Philippines
Description: iUplift is a student-led initiative that aims to provide students with the necessary tools for distance learning
"iUplift Philippines will allot a percentage of your donations for relief response to our partner communities in Labo and Basud, Camarines Norte.
"We will provide relief packs and hot meals to selected evacuation centers.
Transaction Details:
IskoOps
Description:Ā UP Diliman University Student Council, in coordination with Tulong Kabataan - UP Diliman, UP Harong, UP IBALON, UP SarĆ“, and UP LAWĆD, is now accepting cash and in-kind donations under #IskoOps to provide relief to those affected by the typhoon #RollyPH
Transaction Details:
For In-Kind Donations:
Tierone Santos - 0916 765 4695
You may send your proof of donation to: straw.updusc1920@gmail.com
For Cash Donations:
BPI - Patricia Emerie Dela Pena, 3879 0420 88
Paypal - paypal.me/mayoipat
Gcash - Joshua Isaiah,Ā 0950 374 6162
Ateneo de Manila University
Description:Ā Organized by theĀ Ateneo DReaM TeamĀ with Tanging Yaman Foundation and Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan
Transaction Details:
Kabataan Partylist
Description: In partnership withĀ Tulong Kabataan Network and other Kabataan groups and volunteers
Transaction Details:
For in-kind donations: Kabataan Center sa 117C Matatag St. Brgy. Central QC
For monetary donations:
BPI Savings- Thalia R. Villela, 008339 4735 53
BDO Savings Account,Ā Thalia R. Villela, 012220 0134 36
GCash - Joshua Marcial, 0915 268 3515
If your school or org is having a donation drive, tag us on Instagram and Twitter via @candymagdotcom so we can post them here!
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