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I hope that it's ok that I am posting a link here on how to help the people who have been affected by typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) It is a link from Yahoo, which sort of consolidated links/ways in which one can help, be they be from the Philippines or in another country. This is in hopes that I could reach out to even just one person who wants to help in any means that they can... Seeing the devastation of the typhoon, not only in Tacloban, but in so many other areas in central Philippines as well, such as in other areas of Leyte, and other parts of Eastern Samar, and I cannot wrap around my head the force and strength of that typhoon. I cannot even begin to comprehend the horror that these people are going through right now, with the loss of lives and destruction and I can't help but also cry, just so overwhelmed, what more for those who were in the path? Somehow though, I feel that my tears won't do anything to help alleviate the pain and despair. We all have heard about how every little bit can help, and I am holding on to that as well... We have a word in Filipino-- "bayanihan", which pertains to the "coming together" of each person to help a certain cause. This also comes from the root word, "bayani" which translates to "hero". You can be a hero in somebody's life, in your own way, and I think this particular disaster is calling all the heroes it can gather. Tragic moments like these bring out something in us-- a solidarity that goes beyond borders and friction, where the pain is shared and compassion, empathy become palpable...tangible. I know I type in too many words right now but it is one of my ways of coping, not even sure it this makes sense. As I type this, there have been updates about another tropical depression (Zoraida) that is headed along the similar path that Yolanda took...how I pray and hope that these places be spared... I am grateful that Haiyan weakened as it reached Vietnam, and that they have prepared well for it. Please continue praying for the Philippines, for those who have been affected, to be given strength, patience and courage. Rebuilding their lives could take a long time, but if we can help in some way, it would mean so much to them. Maybe we can try to counter the destruction with the outpouring of support and care. For all those who have sent positive thoughts, prayers, concern, donations, in behalf of my fellow Filipinos, I would like to thank You from my heart. http://ph.news.yahoo.com/reliefph-operations-for--yolandaph-135933279.html You can also give support through Doctors Without Borders (DWB) -thank you, Chris for the heads up on this humanitarian aid organization https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/onetime.cfm? you can even opt to make the donation on a more regular basis https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/? or also through the UN World Food Programme (WFP) https://www.wfp.org/donate/typhoon-philippines-a
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