Press Release
Star of Hope Announces Start of Philippines Help
Star of Hope Begins Typhoon Relief Efforts in The Philippines and Needs Your Help
November 12, 2013, Ellinwood, KS. Star of Hope begins disaster relief and recovery operations in response to the intense human suffering caused by v staff have identified the city of Ormoc, Leyte, as the location where Star of Hope efforts will be the most effective. Planning is underway to bring effective help to the people there.
On Wednesday, November 13, a field hospital is scheduled to be airlifted to the disaster area. Two medical teams are being planned to staff the field hospital to work with the local authorities and Filipino medical providers. The first team is scheduled to arrive on Sunday, November 17, and the second is planned to arrive a week later.
Ormoc, a port city of 191,000, is on the west side of the island. Initial reports indicate massive loss of infrastructure, homes and lives. This city was hard hit but hasn't made the international news in the same way as Tacloban. As a result, international relief now focused on Tacloban, is slow in coming to Ormoc.
The situation is changing rapidly as better evaluation of the disaster is made, Star of Hope is committed to bring the most effective help possible and as such, plans will be modified as the needs present themselves.
Donations are being accepted through their website, by phone, mail or in person for helping the victims.
Star of Hope has helped in the Philippines for 30 years and is well respected as a non-profit organization. Each day 2,500 children are given access to quality education through the school projects. In times of disaster Star of Hope is a good neighbor providing assistance to victims of flooding, typhoons and earthquakes. In providing disaster relief and recovery, Star of Hope does not discriminate in any way.
Star of Hope is a nonprofit organization located in Ellinwood, Kansas with projects in 16 of the poorest countries across the world. As an independent Christian organization we help children across the world become educated, healthy, godly men and women, who live to impact their world. More information is available at www.starofhope.us, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling (866) 653-0321.
Star of Hope
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