A Filipino fisherman sits in his boat on the water.

Rebuilding after disaster

Philippines

After Typhoon Haiyan ravaged the Philippines in 2013, the International Rescue Committee helped local communities recover and prepare for future disasters.

Country facts

Total population: 100 Million
Rank in Human Development Index: 116 of 191

IRC response

Started working in: 2013, responding to Typhoon Haiyan

News and features

Rescue timeline - 2013
Typhoon Haiyan hits the Philippines
When one of the strongest storms in recorded history slammed the Philippines in 2013, more than 6,000 people lost their lives and 90 percent of homes in the hardest hit areas were damaged or destroyed.
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Philippines

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IRC response

News and features

Typhoon Haiyan hits the Philippines