A 7.8-magnitude earthquake, followed by landslides, struck Butulan in Jose Abad Santos, Glan, Sarangani, in the Philippines. The area was declared Ground Zero.
Yahweh Global Mission carried out a humanitarian relief distribution for 135 families who had lost their homes and their livelihoods. Alongside the supplies, our teams stayed with the affected families — offering presence, hope and practical support at a moment when both had been swept away.
Disaster response is one of our four areas of work. When an emergency hits, the first needs are almost always the same: food, shelter, and the assurance that someone has come.