Emergency response teams provide medical, psychological and social support, as well as distribution of relief goods. IsraAID swung into immediate action upon news of the destruction Typhoon Hagupit (locally called Ruby) caused across the Philippines from December 6 to 9, leaving hundreds of thousands of families homeless. The Israeli-based humanitarian aid agency — in coordination with the United Nations and the local Ministry Department of Health – sent an emergency response team to provide medical, psychological and social support, as well as distribution of relief goods in Can-Avid municipality. Ninety seven percent of residents in Can-Avid have been affected by the typhoon, which made landfall just 15km away in the city of Dolores. The team has also delivered food and non food items to over 400 families, which included rice, noodles, water, mosquito repellent, hygiene kits and more. IsraAID also conducted psychological and social support activities to more than 150 children in Barangay Rawis and Camantang, and trained local professionals in dealing with trauma-affected communities. (via Israel21c)

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