In early 2021, DotW continued its intervention in Catanduanes in partnership with the NGO Handicap International (HI, Humanity & Inclusion), after Typhoon Goni hit the Philippines in November 2020.

DotW set up a 3-month emergency response, supporting local health structures with equipment and medicines, and distributing hygiene kits to the 700 most affected families: this response has enabled continuity of care for nearly 12,000 people in the region.

As the Philippines is a country particularly vulnerable to disasters, we have also decided to formalize the collaboration with Handicap International (HI) in order to be able to rapidly deploy an emergency response together. 

Finally, in the same month, Super Typhoon Rai caused a wave of destruction in the center of the country, affecting nearly 10 million people, destroying or damaging 1.7 million homes and 300 health structures. In coordination with the United Nations and other NGOs, DotW launched an emergency intervention in the Province of Palawan, with the distribution of medical equipment, medicines and hygiene kits.