Typhoon Haiyan , one of the most powerful storms in history , hit the Philippines on November 8 , leaving behind a catastrophic scene : more than 5,000 dead , almost 24,000 injured and about 3 million people displaced . Recovery from the monster typhoon , locally known as Yolanda , will be long and difficult . If you 're looking for someone missing in the Philippines , or if you have information about someone there , you can reach out to the ICRC restoring family links network or search the Google.org Typhoon Yolanda Person Finder . A Google crisis map has also been added to detail areas designated for relief . Charities and nongovernmental organizations ( NGOs ) from around the world are responding to this disaster . Many are detailed below with how they 're providing aid and how you can help them make a difference . Emergency support . The Philippine Red Cross ( PRC ) deployed rescue and relief teams to evaluate the damage in the areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan . You can donate to the Philippine Red Cross by selecting the Supertyphoon Yolanda campaign on their donation page . The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies ( IFRC ) , the International Committee of the Red Cross ( ICRC ) and Red Cross networks from around the world are supporting the Philippine Red Cross . Many have created specific funds for this disaster , including the American Red Cross , Canadian Red Cross and the British Red Cross . The Salvation Army is serving storm survivors , primarily with food , water and shelter . Emergency Disaster Service teams have been providing help since the typhoon hit , but are challenged by the lack of accessible roads to transport goods and medical supplies . The non-profit has set up a designated fund for Haiyan relief efforts , which you can access here . You can also make a donation by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY ( 1-800-725-2769 ) . The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ( JDC ) shipped a container of food , shelter , hygiene and medical supplies to the Philippines . The non-profit will also be providing `` School in a Box '' kits for temporary classrooms for displaced children through its ongoing partnership with UNICEF . You can support their efforts online or by phone at 1-212-687-6200 . CARE 's emergency response teams are coordinating with local partners in the Philippines to provide food , water , shelter and health care for those in need . You can support CARE 's efforts on their website , or by phone at 1-800-521-2273 within the United States or +1-404-681-2252 outside the U.S. Catholic Relief Services , the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the U.S. , is helping with water purification , shelter materials and essential living supplies . You can donate to the organization 's efforts online or you can call 1-877-435-7277 . You can also type in your phone number on the website and a representative will call you back to take your donation . Convoy of Hope 's Global Disaster Response Team shipped containers full of food and supplies like hygiene kits and water filtration units to the Philippines . You can visit Convoy of Hope 's website to donate funds to their efforts or call 1-417-823-8998 . Mercy Corps is delivering food , water , temporary shelter and other basic supplies to devastated areas throughout the Philippines . You can support the organization by donating through their website , PayPal , or by calling 1-888-747-7440 . Oxfam America aid teams are on the ground in northern Cebu , northern and eastern Samar and Leyte , in the Eastern Visayas region in the Philippines . They 're working to provide immediate access to water and sanitation materials . You can support this effort by donating online to their Typhoon Haiyan Relief and Recovery Fund , or by phone at 1-800-776-9326 . Adventist Development and Relief Agency 's ( ADRA ) emergency response team is working in Manila and in the province of Bohol to provide food , emergency relief and medical aid to those in need . They have launched an emergency appeal that you can support online or by phone at 1-800-424-2372 . The International Rescue Committee ( IRC ) has an emergency team in Manila and launched a $ 10 million appeal in order to ensure immediate needs like safe water , hygiene and sanitation are met . If you would like to contribute to their efforts , click here . Operation Blessing International ( OBI ) deployed disaster relief teams in multiple locations following the massive devastation from Typhoon Haiyan . The organization is providing clean water and food , emergency shelter materials and medical assistance . To help the charity 's mission , you can make a contribution on their website . Food and water . The World Food Programme was already providing emergency food assistance in the Philippines following the October earthquake . With these emergency food stocks stretched thin , additional supplies are needed . You can help these efforts by donating online or by calling 1-202-747-0722 domestically or +39-06-65131 for international calls . Samaritan 's Purse sent disaster relief specialists , including water and nutrition experts , to the Philippines to deliver immediate aid . They have launched the Philippines Emergency Relief fund for this disaster , which you can support online or by phone at 1-828-262-1980 . World Vision is responding in the Philippines by first providing emergency food and clean water . They will also create child-friendly spaces and help families rebuild from this disaster . They have launched a Philippines Disaster Response Fund that you can support online or by calling 1-888-511-6443 . Action Against Hunger is providing drinking water and survival kits containing buckets , soap and chlorine tablets . They 're also working to distribute sanitation equipment to prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases . They 're requesting assistance and you can help by donating online or by calling 1-877-777-1420 . Half a million meals from Feed My Starving Children ( FMSC ) have been distributed to Typhoon Haiyan survivors . An additional 2.5 million meals have been requested by humanitarian organizations working in the region . To provide much needed food to people in the Philippines , you can donate to FMSC here . Water Missions International is working to provide safe drinking water for those in need around Cebu , Philippines , one of the areas hardest hit by Typhoon Haiyan . They 're setting up water treatment systems and portable water chlorinators . Please donate online or call Water Missions International at 1-866-280-7107 if you would like to support their efforts . Shelter . The UN Refugee Agency ( UNHCR ) is working with the Philippine government to establish safe cluster zones for those displaced in the typhoon-affected areas . They 're also distributing tents and housing essentials , including clothing , blankets and solar powered lanterns . You can help the UNHCR with an online donation or by calling 1-202-296-5191 domestically or +41-22-739-8111 internationally . ShelterBox was already in the Philippines providing shelter after the 7.2 earthquake that hit Bohol on October 15 . They are now expanding their operations to provide tents and essential equipment for families left homeless after Typhoon Haiyan . You can support their work in the Philippines either online or by calling 1-941-907-6036 . Habitat for Humanity is providing shelter repair kits to help survivors rebuild their damaged homes . You can support this work by donating from the Philippines to their Re-Build Philippines Fund or from the U.S. by contributing to their Disaster Response Fund . You can also make a donation by phone at 1-800-HABITAT . Architecture for Humanity is working with local architects to identify the most critical rebuilding needs . You can support their Super Typhoon Haiyan Response online , by calling 1-415-963-3511 or by texting REBUILD to 85944 to make a $ 10 donation from your mobile phone . Medical assistance . Americares shipped antibiotics , wound care supplies and pain relievers to the Philippines with more shipments planned . You can support Americares with an online donation or by calling 1-800-486-4357. International Medical Corps deployed medical professionals and water and sanitation experts to the island nation . The organization also recruited local medical volunteers to staff mobile medical units in and around the hardest-hit areas . The International Medical Corps team is focusing efforts on child and maternal health , medication , clean water , hygiene awareness and psychosocial support . You can donate to their Typhoon Haiyan Emergency Response fund online or by calling 1-800-481-4462 . More than 1.5 tons of emergency medicine and medical supplies have been delivered to the Philippines from Direct Relief . The supplies include antibiotics , pain relievers , nutritional supplements , antifungal medications , wound dressings and chronic disease medicines . You can call in your donation by dialing 1-805-964-4767 or you can go online to support the organization . Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors without Borders ( MSF ) have emergency teams in Cebu city , including medical personnel , logisticians and psychologists . They have brought tents , supplies of drugs , medical equipment and material to purify water , as well as essential plastic sheeting , cooking items and hygiene kits . Teams will monitor possible outbreaks of infectious diseases . You can make your donation by calling 1-212- 763-5779 or online . Doctors of the World dispatched a team of doctors and support staff to give immediate medical care to those in need . You can support them by donating online , or by phone at 1-646-307-7584 . Heart to Heart International sent medical volunteers with emergency aid , hygiene kits and medical supplies . In addition to donations to their Disaster Readiness & Response Fund , they 're looking for licensed medical professionals to volunteer in the Philippines . You can also help by preparing and shipping hygiene kits for those in need . Catholic Medical Mission Board ( CMMB ) sent their medical team with aid including antibiotics , wound care and surgical supplies . You can support these efforts with a donation online or by calling 1-800-678-5659 . Helping children . The U.S. Fund for UNICEF is helping children and their families in the Philippines receive shelter , clean water , nutrition and vaccines . Their emergency response can be supported online or by calling 1-800-367-5437 . You can also donate directly to UNICEF in the Philippines here . Save the Children is offering disaster relief support for children in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan . The charity is providing relief material kits for children and families , which include toiletries , household cleaning items , temporary school tents and learning materials . You can support their Philippines Annual Monsoon and Typhoon Children in Emergency Fund online . You can also donate by phone at 1-800-728-3843 . Emergency response teams from ChildFund International prepositioned supplies , including emergency kits and tents , and made arrangements with local suppliers to access food and non-food relief supplies . The organization is also setting up child- centered spaces where kids can feel safe . Donate to ChildFund online to help children cope and recover confidence after this disaster . Teams from Plan are also responding to the needs of children and their families . Their priorities are vulnerable youngsters and communities in rural locations . You can support their appeal on their website .
Typhoon Haiyan left utter devastation and more than 5,000 casualties in the Philippines . Many organizations continue to help with relief efforts . Comment: