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Typhoon Haiyan

Ben KnightNovember 15, 2013

Thousands of people have been killed in Southeast Asia by Typhoon Haiyan, possibly the most powerful storm in recorded history. DW reports on international efforts to get aid to the desperate millions left behind.

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Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan wait for aid to be distributed in Tacloban November 16, 2013. Long-delayed emergency supplies flowed into the typhoon-ravaged central Philippines on Saturday, reaching desperate families who had to fend for themselves for days, as the United Nations more than doubled its estimate of homeless to nearly two million. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj (PHILIPPINES - Tags: ENVIRONMENT DISASTER)
Philippinen nach Taifun Haiyan 16.11.2013Image: Reuters

Thousands of people have been killed in the Philippines by Typhoon Haiyan, possibly the most powerful storm in recorded history. DW reports on international efforts to get aid to the desperate millions left behind.

How successful have rescue efforts been? What has been learned from past natural disasters? And will the reconstruction be supported once media attention fades?

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Filipino typhoon victims view a US Blackhawk transporting bottled water EPA/RITCHIE TONGO

Power games

The world is rallying round the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan. Only China is hesitant.
November 14, 2013
Karen Dequina in Roxas City, Capiz

Waiting for help

Karen Dequina says that international aid still hasn't arrived in her area of the Philippines.
November 16, 201306:56 min
President Benigno Aquino gives out water to families displaced by Typhoon Haiyan during his visit to Tacloban City (Photo: EPA/RYAN LIM/ MALACANANG PHOTO BUREAU HANDOUT)

Slow response

A week after Typhoon Haiyan, the Philippine government has been accused of poor disaster management.
November 16, 2013
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The Philippines after the typhoon

In the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, people in the Philippines attended mass on Sunday morning. The president faces criticism for the slow pace of aid deliveries to the survivors.
November 17, 201301:36 min
A main street in Meria (Photo: DW)

Signs of hope

After Haiyan, many people in the Philippines still lack basic amenities. But there is hope.
November 15, 2013
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A fight for survival in the Philippines

Food, tents and medicine are arriving in the areas of the Phillipines devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.
November 16, 201301:57 min
A resident walks past a wall with a graffiti calling for help after Typhoon Haiyan devastated Tacloban city REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

Violence threatens aid

Millions of people wait for help but the aid workers from around the world face difficulties.
November 12, 2013
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Aid efforts gather pace in the Philippines

November 16, 201301:34 min
Locals queue for aid from international charity World Vision Photo: Aubrey Belford

Learning from mistakes

A university in Germany and an international handbook help make aid workers more effective
November 17, 2013
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Philippines

November 13, 201302:26 min
aten Caption ARCHIV - ILLUSTRATION - Ein Fünf-Euro-Schein wird in Witten in eine Spendendose gesteckt (Archivfoto vom 05.02.2008). Foto: Bernd Thissen/dpa (zu dpa «Spendenbereitschaft nach Flut im Vergleich zu 2002 stark gesunken» vom 04.07.2013) +++(c) dpa - Bildfunk+++

German generosity

The German reputation for generosity may be a little exaggerated.
November 14, 2013
Meredith Dumdum wartet am 12.11.13 in einer Abfertigungshalle des Flughafens der ost-philippinischen Stadt Cebu und sucht nach Angehörigen; Copyright: DW/P. Hille

No way through

Helpers and relatives are trying desperately to get into the disaster area in the Philippines.
November 13, 2013
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