EMERGENCY APPEAL

Community and Family Services International www.cfsi.ph 17 June 2011

Help CFSI Provide Support Kits for 2,000 Families

PHILIPPINES: Community and Family Services International (CFSI) is responding to the flooding in Central Mindanaofocusing on the provinces of Maguindanao and North Cotabato, as well as Cotabato City. Continuous torrential rains have led to overflow of major rivers in these areas. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reports that, as of 15 June, more than 98,608 families or 506,823 persons have been affected in these areas. A CFSI Emergency Response Team has been deployed. Rapid assessments of the disaster-affected areas have been carried out in the field. The first shipment of 1,000 Family Support Kits (FSKs) is en route for distribution, starting in Cotabato City. CFSI is working closely with its long-time partnersthe UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Philippine Airlines (PAL)for immediate distribution to those displaced by this ongoing disaster. CFSI is raising funds to purchase, assemble, transport, and distribute up to 2,000 Family Support Kits that would benefit 2,000 displaced families or roughly 10,000 persons. Each kit costs P500 (US$12). Volunteers organized by CFSI will assemble and help distribute these kits. We will ensure that donors are publicly acknowledged. CFSI is coordinating with other humanitarian actors in the broader response to this disaster. FSKs that are not immediately distributed will be prepositioned for future emergencies in Mindanao. Steven Muncy Executive Director, CFSI

Take Action! At P500 or US$12, each Family Support Kit* contains

2 adult toothbrushes 2 child toothbrushes 3 tubes of toothpaste 1 pair of adult slippers 2 packs of sanitary napkins 1 pack of condoms 2 bottles of rubbing alcohol 1 comb 3 bars of bath soap 1 bottle of shampoo 3 bars of laundry soap 1 pair of child slippers 2 bath towels

2 pairs of adult underwear (one male and one female) 2 pairs of child underwear (one male and one female)

*These items will be placed in a sealed plastic bucket.

Please make your check payable to

Community and Family Services International

For bank transfers in Philippine Pesos (PHP) Account Name: Community and Family Services International Account Number: 6731-0697-33 Bank Name: BPI Family Bank Bank Address: Legaspi-Amorsolo Branch, G/F Filomena Bldg., 104 Amorsolo St. Makati City, Philippines Swift Code: BOPIPHMM For bank transfers in US Dollars (USD) Account Name: Community and Family Services International Account Number: 6734-0093-83 Bank Name: BPI Family Bank Bank Address: Legaspi-Amorsolo Branch, G/F Filomena Bldg., 104 Amorsolo St. Makati City, Philippines Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Prepared by Joseph Lumanog, Executive Assistant/ Communications Officer

CFSI Headquarters 2nd Floor Torres Building 2442 Park Avenue, Pasay City Metro Manila, Philippines

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+632 5511977 +632 5512225 headquarters@cfsi.ph www.cfsi.ph

Photo: Catherine Diamante