CDRC in partnership with Alay Bayan Inc (ABI) distributed house repair materials consisting of GI sheets, lumber, plywood, cement and nails to families in Central Luzon most severely affected by typhoon Pepeng (international name: Parma).

The activity is part of the project “Disaster Relief for Ketsana and Parma Affected Families” funded by Caritas Switzerland, Caritas Austria and the Austrian Development Agency, and implemented by CDRC and 5 of its regional centers, which includes ABI (Alay Bayan Incorporated).

The project aims to alleviate the suffering of 5000 families affected by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng through the distribution of shelter/construction materials and non-food items (plastic sheets, blankets, sleeping mats, cooking and eating utensils) and provision of psychosocial services to those suffering from post traumatic stress.