La Prensa ran an October 2 article which describes the hardships in the community of Leimus (near Waspam). Check out this helpful map by the World Food Programme.
The needs described by the victims include:
The needs described by the victims include:
- Mosquito nettings
- Plastic covering for temporary shelters
- Clothes
- Food
- Equipment to dig new wells
- Chain saws
In addition, my opinion: donations of money to a reputable relief and recovery organization may be the best contribution -- money is the most flexible, and a local organization may be able to procure some items locally thus avoiding the costs of transport and stimulating the local economy.
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