In light of the massive destruction left by Super Typhoon Yolanda (international codename: Haiyan), the United Nations (UN) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) launched an action plan to help rehabilitate the affected provinces in the Philippines. To effectively help the 11.3 million people who lost their homes and livelihood get back up on their feet, the action plan needs $301 million, said UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the Philippines Luiza Carvalho. The UN representative made the flash appeal before the country’s diplomatic corps on Tuesday, November 12. UN Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos said the amount the UN is asking for the action plan excludes the separate pledges and donations earlier made by different countries and international organizations. Amos also announced that the UN will be releasing $25 million in funds for the emergency life-saving efforts.
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