Humanitarian assistance to the Philippines

The Australian Government will provide $5 million in humanitarian assistance to support the Philippines’ recovery efforts following a devastating series of tropical cyclones.

The Philippines has recently endured a wave of destruction with six cyclones hitting the country within a month.

Tropical Cyclone Trami, locally known as Kristine, brought widespread flooding and landslides, claiming nearly 350 lives and displacing more than 700,000 people.

Just days later Super Typhoon Man-yi, locally known as Pepito, struck affecting 3.9 million people, killing 12, and disrupting recovery efforts that were underway.

Australia's assistance will include essential services delivered through humanitarian partners including the United Nations, non-government organisations and local community organisations.

Our partners work in close coordination with local government and local organisations to support those most in need with shelter, water sanitation and hygiene, food security, and health services.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong:

“The Filipino people have shown extraordinary resilience in the face of back-to-back natural disasters. As friends and partners, Australia is pitching in to help in their time of need.

“Our assistance will help ensure families have food, clean water and the crucial resources needed to begin rebuilding their lives.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy:

“Our thoughts are with the people who have lost loved ones and the hundreds of thousands who have been displaced or impacted by the recent tropical cyclones. Some communities have been hit multiple times. 

“Australia’s humanitarian funding will provide essential services including shelter, water sanitation and hygiene, and early recovery support.”