Relief Mission
To Philippines with Love
Overview
On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded, made landfall in the Philippines. The storm caused massive devastation across the Visayan Islands, killing at least 6,300 people and affecting more than 14 million, many of whom were left homeless.
Impact At A Glance
- Philippine Red Cross: Build 345 homes in Panay
- Habitat for Humanity Philippines: Build 187 homes in Tacloban
- Hapinoy: Set up 133 sari-sari stores owned by women in Palo, Tanauan and Tacloban
- Rags2Riches: Provide art therapy and train 50 artisans in Tacloban
- Affected Airport Workers: Fund repair of homes for 58 airport workers in Cebu, Kalibo and Tacloban.
The Crisis
On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded, made landfall in the Philippines. The storm caused massive devastation across the Visayan Islands, killing at least 6,300 people and affecting more than 14 million, many of whom were left homeless.
The Campaign
AirAsia launched a group-wide humanitarian campaign to support relief transportation needs and to raise funds for rehabilitation of affected areas. With your support, we responded with our largest matched funding campaign to date, covering the following initiatives:
- Humanitarian flights between Manila and Tacloban
- Donation boxes onboard all AirAsia flights and at AirAsia airport counters
- Fund-raising website at airasiafoundation.com
- Contributions from AirAsia business partners and affiliates
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