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Typhoon in the Philippines: the power of local people to save lives | Oxfam USA



In December 2017, a deadly typhoon struck the Philippine island of Mindinao. But thanks to a consortium of local organizations, some communities in the hard-hit areas were ready—equipped with an early-warning system and trained in search and rescue, safe evacuations, and health and hygiene in emergencies.

Oxfam is helping lead a movement to shift skills, power, and resources from international to local and national humanitarians. In the Philippines, we joined forces with Christian Aid and Tearfund to help consortia of local agencies become experts at emergency preparedness and response.

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