On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Haiyan (known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines) ripped through central Philippines, causing death and destruction in its path. It is estimated that more than 6,300 people were killed with thousands more injured, and millions made homeless. It was the strongest typhoon ever to make landfall – powerful winds and storm surges smashed...
Tuesday, November 8th, 2016 at 4:48 pm
Two women share how ICM’s Savings Group changed their lives and finances. ELENA Elena, 65, lives in a wooden house on stilts by a mangrove field with her granddaughter Rhealyn, who suffers from an undiagnosed chronic health condition. At 14-years-old, Rhealyn cannot speak and can barely stand by herself. The area around their house is...
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015 at 10:03 am
By Justine Maceross, ICM Communications Officer On December 5, ICM staff revisited Logingot Island for the first time since our initial visit two weeks prior — this time to distribute more relief packs for 220 families. During this trip, we got the privilege to speak with several mothers who shared their experiences during and after...
Monday, December 16th, 2013 at 11:23 am
Reflections from Erin Manfredi, ICM’s Communications Manager – Trip to Panay After days of tense waiting, relief goods made their way to remote villages and into the eager arms of devastated and displaced survivors of Typhoon Haiyan. Located in the Western Visayas region, the Island of Panay was struck particularly hard by the typhoon. ICM recently...
Thursday, December 12th, 2013 at 3:24 pm
It’s hard to imagine how many families are able to survive after Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines. 12 million have been affected, millions are without homes, electricity and basic necessities, and they need our help. Punta Buri is a tiny remote island, a one-hour boat ride from the main island of Panay in Central...
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 at 2:53 pm
This is a message sent by ICM’s Donor Services Officer Anthony Ramos last night. “I am sending this message through text as all that our mobile service is horrible here in Iloilo, Panay, one of the severely affected areas. Pastor Sam, ICM Base Leader in Panay, Erin and myself are north 200km+ of Iloilo with...
Friday, November 22nd, 2013 at 7:07 pm
By Erin Manfredi, Communications Manager, ICM In the midst of the devastation that was left behind by Typhoon Haiyan, the resilience and strength of people in the Philippines is on display. The streets are busy with rebuilding efforts: power line teams are restoring broken power lines, men are rebuilding roofs and using pedi-cabs to transport...
Wednesday, November 20th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
In the days since the Philippines was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan, ICM has risen to respond to the needs of the victims. With three out of eight ICM regions part of the affected zones, we have been able to deliver immediate aid to the needy, and are beginning to implement longer-term strategies that will help...
Thursday, November 14th, 2013 at 5:25 pm
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippines on Tuesday morning severely devastated the Island of Bohol, where one of our ICM Bases is located. The ICM staff were at home enjoying their public holiday when the earthquake struck. The ICM Bohol Base employs 54 staff who work with over 600 partner pastors, but with the majority of...
Friday, October 18th, 2013 at 10:04 pm
Eyewitness; Words and Photos by ICM COO, Helen Turner Tropical Storm Washi has left a devastating mark on the Northern part of Mindanao, Philippines. The effected areas reached farther north to the city of Dumaguete on the Island of Negros, where one of our bases is located. ICM COO, Helen Turner, was in Dumaguete attending...
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 at 1:24 pm