I am sure most of you who are reading this would have already read about the devastating affects of the recent Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) that has left more than 10,000 people dead, and more than 4 million people affected, homeless and displaced. As a British Filipina, knowing that the Philippines is a Country prone to typhoons, hurricanes and strong storms a fear does set upon you when warnings of huge weather events occur. You worry especially for you family, pray that they will not be affected, hurt or left in ruins. You worry about your family's homes and businesses, and the other means that affect their livelihood and jobs. This time round all I can say is that I am so thankful that our home towns were not affected, and that everyone dearly loved by me are self and well. However, this is not the case for Millions. Looking at Media coverage of the storm, I am heartbroken to see so many people negatively affected. Homes are gone, food is scarce and loved ones are dead. In the UK we are so blessed to not be situated in hurricane prone regions, or tectonic boundaries and live in a developed country that has strong infrastructures and controlled populations. We are blessed that no matter how low our income may be in a global comparison we live happily in the top 30% of the worlds richest, and in that I am asking readers to donate anything they can and can spare to help the relief efforts. There are many charities that are taking donations, and you can see who they all are with a simple google search. I have left the links to three below, that you may want to support. Thanks in advance guys. xx
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