Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan Survivors

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Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines on November 8th leaving a trail of destruction across a sway of the country. The UN estimates that 11.8 million people were affected by the disaster, including more than 920,000 made homeless. The government says more than 3,600 deaths had been reported as of Thursday, but the actual number was likely to be higher. Survivors share their stories, including Walter Alvarez who found his wife, daughter and mother-in-law's bodies after the flooding eased. Read evacuees tales of loss and survival: http://rfg.ee/qRtcd Read about UNHCR's aid response: http://rfg.ee/qRtsh Donate now to support our work with survivors: http://rfg.ee/qYolK Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org. -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.

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Published to Youtube on: 15/11/2013

Archived on: 12/03/2025

Original URL (may no longer be available): https://youtube.com/watch?v=euVtI11fwqc