The Philippines Church of the Nazarene will embark on an exciting phase of it’s disaster response efforts in Mindanao with the launch of its ‘One Heart Many Hands’ project. Heart to Heart International, a relief and development agency, has endorsed use of its iconic service project name, ‘One Heart Many Hands‘ (OHMH) for the six read more…

We have received an offer from our partners, the Compassionate Resources Warehouse, of shelter boxes (tents). Acceptance of this generous offer is pending the outcome of follow-up by Cagayan De Oro Nazarene Disaster Response team leader, Leah Mae Open, with Dept of Housing and city officials. Other agencies are already providing tents/temporary shelter. The housing read more…

Thousands of families in the affected villages have totally lost their houses and belongings from the flood.  Many of those who survived the flood were not able to save any of their belongings. Clothes, food, water, portalets, school supplies, blankets, mats, cooking and eating utensils, and coffins are needed.

Even in the midst of this difficult situation, the affected Nazarene families are in high spirit.  They have become channels of God love as they encourage their neighbours, pray for them, give hope and share the blessings they are receiving. God is doing amazing things in and through the lives of our people.  They are very read more…

Evacuation centers are very crowded, with some displaced people living on the street. Relief distribution of the government and other groups is concentrated on evacuation centers. Many affected families prefer to stay in their villages than move to the crowded evacuation centers.  Those that have stayed do not receive any govt assistance. In some areas, read more…