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On 30 September, a powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Cebu and the wider Visayas region — the strongest and deadliest quake in a generation. In the midst of devastation and hundreds of aftershocks, Edmund Rice Ministries Foundation Philippines Inc. (ERMFPI) in the Philippines immediately began responding, distributing emergency food packs and essential supplies to affected families.
ERMFPI is working alongside local parishes and community groups to deliver vital assistance— food, water, shelter materials, and psychological first aid for children and families. They will be travelling to the towns and communities of Northern Cebu — the area most severely affected by the earthquake and aftershocks — from October 18.
Your support will help sustain and expand this coordinated emergency response to reach more communities in need.
This emergency appeal will remain open until mid-November, with all funds directed to Edmund Rice Ministries Foundation Philippines Inc. (ERMFPI) to support their on-the-ground response.
Learn more about CEBU Families Project,
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