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Super Typhoon Haiyan has devastated large areas of the Philippines. Thousands are dead and 11 million more are affected. The National Union is urging members to donate to support relief efforts through partner Oxfam Canada.
Ottawa (13 Nov. 2013) - The leadership of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is encouraging its members to support relief efforts for regions of the Philippines struck by Friday's massive typhoon. The Canadian government will match donations from individuals until December 9, 2013. You can make your donation with NUPGE partner Oxfam Canada here.
Union members are known for stepping forward to help in times of need. Their assistance is greatly needed now.
Storm hits area already devastated by earthquake
Recent typhoon Haiyan may be the strongest storm to make landfall in recorded history with wind forces that were three times more powerful than Hurricane Katrina. Thousands are already confirmed dead and the numbers keep rising. The Philippines government estimates that up to 1.3 million people, in nine regions, have been affected by the storm.
Many areas remain without food, water, power and communications facilities and entire communities have been levelled by the storm. Worst hit were the coastal communities.
Some regions had only begun to recover from the shock of October's 7.2 magnitude earthquake that affected more than three million people in the provinces of Bohol, Cebu and Siquijor and claimed the lives of nearly 200 individuals in the area.
Your help is needed
Help is urgently needed. OXFAM's workers are already on the ground in the Philippines delivering aid to where it is most needed. Through our partnership with OXFAM Canada, your donation qualifies for a matching contribution from the Canadian government. Click here to make your donation now.
The Canadian government is matching individual donations until December 9, 2013.
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