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Feb 2014
With the active participation of local stakeholders, PBV and partner PDRRN are distributing emergency shelter repair kits and kitchen starter kits to 1,010 households in 15 barangays (towns) on Biliran Island.
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Jan 2014
Here is an update from PBV’s team on Biliran Island, where we continue to assist affected communities in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.
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Dec 2013
PBV is currently working in Biliran Island, Philippines, assisting families who have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan. The typhoon passed through the southern part of the island, leaving behind wide-spread devastation. Here is a brief situation report on Biliran Island and the activities of various NGOs and the UN.
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Dec 2013
PBV commenced relief operations in Izu Oshima on October 30th, the 5th domestic disaster relief project of this year for our organisation.
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Dec 2013
PBV will be distributing kitchen starter kits (including pots, pans, kitchen utensils, kettles, etc.), as well as other relief supplies, to approximately 600 affected households with the most urgent needs on Biliran Island, Philippines.
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Nov 2013
The advanced team has now been in the Philippines for a week – read the full update from them about the situation on the ground and the activities which PBV has been involved with.
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Nov 2013
Update from the PBV team in the Philippines( November 21st & 22nd 2013)
Distributing emergency supplies to communities affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
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Nov 2013
An update from the PBV team in the Philippines assisting affected communities in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.
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Nov 2013
Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) has caused severe loss of life and extensive damage in the Philippines in recent days.
Peace Boat Disaster Relief Volunteer Center (PBV) is dispatching an advanced team to the affected areas to conduct an initial assessment and to strengthen ties with local Non-Governmental Organisations in the aim of delivering effective assistance to those in need.
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Sep 2013
On August 9th, Akita and Iwate Prefectures were affected by heavy rainfall; over 1000 homes were damaged or destroyed in the resulting flooding and landslides. PBV dispatched an advanced team and after conducting a thorough assessment of the situation on the ground, it was decided that the town of Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture, would be the focus of our relief efforts.