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Nakikiisa ang Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Philippines sa Rapid Needs Assessment na pinangungunahan ng Caritas Cebu, katuwang ang Caritas Germany at Caritas Spain sa ilalim ng nagkakaisang One Caritas response bilang tugon sa matinding pinsalang dulot ng 6.9-magnitude na lindol sa Cebu.
Nagsagawa ng pagbisita ang CRS Philippines sa mga pamilyang apektado ng malakas na lindol.
Nakipag-usap din ang donor agency sa mga lokal na opisyal sa San Remigio, Medellin, Daanbantayan, Bogo City, at Tabogon, upang makakalap ng datos ukol sa lawak ng pinsala at pinakamahalagang pangangailangan ng mga komunidad.
“In response to the catastrophic 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu Province, CRS Philippines is actively supporting the Rapid Needs Assessment led by Cebu Caritas, in collaboration with Caritas Philippines and international Caritas member organizations (CIMOs) including Caritas Germany and Caritas Spain, under the unified One Caritas response. The CRS team visited affected households and conducted interviews with local officials in San Remigio, Medellin, Daanbantayan, Bogo City, and Tabogon—municipalities surrounding the epicenter in Bogo City,” bahagi ng mensahe ng CRS Philippines.
Nabatid sa assessment na malaki ang kakulangan sa mga evacuation center, tubig, , kalinisan, kalusugan, mental health o psychosocial support, at kabuhayan sa mga nasalanta ng lindol.
Maraming ding pamilya ang nananatiling walang maayos na tirahan, limitado ang access sa malinis na tubig o serbisyong medikal kung saan higit na naaapektuhan ang mga bata at nakatatanda.
Patuloy na nakikipag-ugnayan ang CRS sa Diocesan Social Action Centers (DSACs) at Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (PDRRMCs), gayundin sa United Nations agencies at iba pang Faith-Based Organizations, upang matiyak ang mabilis, angkop, at may dignidad na pagtugon sa pangangailangan ng mga nasalanta.
“These field visits are helping gather firsthand data on the extent of damage and the most pressing needs of displaced communities. CRS Philippines is helping assess urgent gaps in shelter, water, sanitation, hygiene, protection, health, mental health and psychosocial support, and livelihoods. Many families remain exposed to the elements, with limited access to clean water, medical care, and basic necessities. Uneven aid distribution and disrupted livelihoods are compounding vulnerabilities, especially for children and older persons. CRS continues to work closely with Diocesan Social Action Centers (DSACs) and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (PDRRMCs), while coordinating with UN agencies and Faith-Based Organizations to ensure a timely, targeted, and dignified response,” bahagi pa ng mensahe ng CRS Philippines.
Kahanay ito sa panawaga ni Pope Francis na ang pagtulong sa mga mahihirap at pinakanangangailangan ay isang konkretong pagpapahayag ng pananampalataya dahil sa bisa ng tulong ng CRS at mga katuwang nitong organisasyon, ipinapakita na ang pagkalinga ay higit pa sa salita dahil ito ay gawaing nagliligtas ng buhay at nagtataguyod ng dignidad.
