Based on preliminary assessments, the most urgent needs include emergency shelter, food assistance, clean water, hygiene supplies, and protection support for vulnerable populations, including children, older adults, and people with disabilities. Families staying in evacuation centers are expected to require essential household items such as blankets, sleeping mats, hygiene kits, and solar lamps.
ADRA is coordinating closely with government agencies, humanitarian partners, and local authorities to support response planning. Subject to assessment findings, planned interventions may include emergency relief distributions, shelter and non-food item assistance, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) support, and cash assistance. ADRA Philippines is also integrating Psychological First Aid interventions to provide immediate psychosocial support to individuals and families impacted by the disaster.
Damage to buildings in Mindanao after a 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on June 8. [Photo Credit: Hope Channel Southern Mindanao]
Local church volunteers trained through ADRA’s Disaster Ready Church initiative are also helping support information sharing, volunteer mobilization, evacuation efforts, and community-level response activities. An initial $20,000 emergency allocation has been approved, with additional local funding committed to support rapid assessments and relief efforts as the situation continues to develop.
ADRA Philippines continues to monitor the evolving situation and stands ready to expand its response to help families recover and rebuild in the days ahead.
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