This is how residents of neighboring villages describe what used to be a beautiful mountain village in Southern Leyte, Philippines, now buried under at least 100 feet of rubble. On Feb. 17, 2006 the entire barangay of Ginsaugon in the municipality of St. Bernard was completely wiped out by a major mudslide following days of heavy rains. According to reports, 136 dead bodies had been found and close to 1,000 victims were considered missing.

Food for the Hungry - Philippines, in partnership with local church and community leaders and other relief organizations, responded immediately by providing comfort and encouragement to the survivors. In addition, an emergency response team arrived from Korean Food for the Hungry, as well as support from Food for the Hungry-US.

With funds from Food for the Hungry-US, emergency relief supplies were distributed to five evacuation centers. Children who were traumatized by the event received care.

Food for the Hungry thanks all its partners and supporters who make possible the sharing of God’s love with people in great need.