Washi hurricane hit the island of Mindanao in the Philippines with heavy rain, causing a major disaster. As a result of the severe rain storm in the Philippines, it was announced that almost 1000 people have died in floods.
Flash floods have struck the Philippines' two largest islands suddenly and landslides are occurring in the rural areas. The wind speed are up to 90 KPS during the storm.
KYM launched a campaign and delivered various forms of aid to the Philippines. Anatolia has conquered the hearts of the people of the Philippines by extending a helping hand.
45 thousand people are living in temporary shelters and KYM volunteers delivered care packages to 10,000 people.
The aid organization which was launched together with ICAD Foundattion and State Governor Mohamad Khalid conquered the hearts of the Philippine people and the volunteers especially received great attention and interest from the local community. The Philippine people indicated that during very hard times, very far away from Turkey, the material help and moral support shown by Turkey is very significant for them.
Published on Kimse Yok Mu, 06 January 2012, Friday
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