THE Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness and Response program and the Surge Team of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) went to Naga City in southern Cebu two days after the September 20 massive landslide to evaluate the situation on the ground — in the evacuation camps and assess possible aid that could be provided to the survivors and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
A call for donations, both cash and in-kind, was communicated through social media, in order to add to the assistance that RAFI purchased for the families.
Volunteers came yesterday to help in the sorting and re-packing of relief goods, including sleeping mats, blankets and dignity kits for all the IDPs.
Maria Theresa, a volunteer said, “This is the least I can do as citizen of Cebu; to extend our service and help, and I think it’s a good decision to join and volunteer for RAFI.”
Another volunteer, Cedric, from the University of San Carlos, said, “I am here to help, in my own little way, those who were part of the tragedy in Naga, it feels good to help.”
To date, 1,626 families and 6,854 individuals, of whom 2,125 are children, are spread across 11 evacuation centers.
RAFI will be receiving in-kind and cash donations until 5 p.m. on October 5, 2018.
Kindhearted individuals may deposit cash or check donations to the following Unionbank of the Philippines (UBP) bank accounts: (Note: Please indicate for Naga Landslide Response)
Peso account
Account Name: Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., Bank Account No: 0027-8000-3279, Branch: Cebu North Road – Mandaue, Account Type: Checking
Dollar account
Account Name: Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., Bank Account No: 1327-8000-0852, Branch: Cebu North Road – Mandaue, Account Type: Savings.
For wire/telegraphic transfer, please include Swift Code: UBPPHMM from the above info.
For online transaction, PayPal Account: rafi_treasury@rafi.org.ph.
Those who wish to donate blankets, clothing, potable water, sleeping mats, and hygiene kits/dignity kits may send them to Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. at 35 Eduardo Aboitiz St. (formerly Lopez Jaena St.), Cebu City with contact number 343-1768 or 411-1768.
Please look for Christopher Estallo or Theresa Katrina ‘Kaytee’ Etabag or e-mail communicate@rafi.org.ph for more details. In-kind donations are accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.