Three months after the landfall of Typhoon Haiyan, families in the Philippines are rebuilding their homes and finding opportunities to regain their livelihoods. Tracy Reines, Director of the American Red Cross's International Response Operations Center, sheds light on how the global Red Cross network has been helping survivors since day one.
The Red Cross has delivered emergency assistance to more than a million people, as planning begins for longer term recovery projects.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
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