Children's Voice Iloilo, Philippines

1. World Vision donated this boat to the fishing community before Typhoon Yolanda
(Haiyan) hit the communities of Estancia Iloilo. The families are glad that it was not
seriously damaged. Sponsored kids, Dodoy 10 and Bunsoy 11, were playing in the
shore, waiting for their fathers to arrive from fishing.
Ricky John, Baldoque, 16 years old

2. Lolo (grandpa) Gabriel on his 70’s continues to do fishing especially after Yolanda
(Haiyan). He felt the need to work to help his children and grandchildren cope up
with the loss of the super-typhoon.
Karen B. Jordan, 15 years old

3. Some families resort to backyard gardening to provide food and income for the
family after Yolanda (Haiyan). “We help our husband find means to sustain the needs
of our families. We were badly affected by the storm surge, which resulted to the oil
spill problem. Our income was affected,” says Mary Jane, a housekeeper.
Karen B. Jordan, 15 years old

4. Eduard, 12 years old, volunteered to help out in the reconstruction of the school
playground damaged by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). Together with his friends, he
gathered rocks to fix the playground. “I miss playing the slide and swing,” says
Eduard.
Rye Jun Abacajin, 16 years old

5. These kids enjoy playing the slide. This is the only structure that remained in their
school playground after Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).
Karen B. Jordan, 15 years old

6. Gilbert, a father of six, is excited to repair his house, which was totally damaged by
Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). “We thank a lot of groups and people like World Vision
for helping us move forward,” says Tatay (father) Gilbert.
Ricky John Baldoque, 16 years old

7. These kids: Dadoy, Mawi, Toto, and friends are waiting for their parents during the
distribution of shelter materials donated by World Vision. “Thank you for helping us to
rebuild our house back. I also thank God that we survived the storm,” says Dadoy.
Rica, Alarcon, 16 years old

8. Titoy, a father of seven, fixes his house, which was damaged by Typhoon (Yolanda)
Haiyan. “I thank the Lord for helping us rebuild our lives back. I felt we are not alone
after all,” says Titoy.
Vengie Fuentes, 17 years old

9. Maribeth is a single mother of two children. “I’m very grateful that we are now
rebuilding our house back, which was totally damaged by Typhoon Yolanda
(Haiyan) last year,” she said.
Vengie Fuentes, 17 years old

10. Despite the losses after the storm, Maribeth, a single mother, is trying her best to
support the education of her two children. She’s very thankful that with the aide of
groups/NGOs like World Vision, she’s able to rebuild their house back.
Madel dela Cruz, 15 years old

11. Typhoon Yolanda smashed the communities in Estancia and some of the farmlands
were seriously damaged. Sponsored child Bernie, 10, grade five student, feeds the
carabao (water buffalo) every afternoon. “I’m thankful our carabao survived the
storm. It will help us recover our farm,” says Bernie.
Ricky John Baldoque, 16 years old

12. Even before the storm, the kids in Estancia are saving money as part of their
preparedness especially when it times of disaster. Chloe, 17 years old, led the group
in the community kids savings session.
Graza Mae Asajar, 16 years old

13. Angel, 11 and sister Marina, 9 enjoy the cool breeze of the sea to get relieved of the
hot temperature. This image depicts that children look forward to a better future
despite the horrible experience from Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).
Graza Mae Asajar, 16 years old

14. This kid had a distressing experience during Typhoon Haiyan. “I got so scared but I’m
thankful to God that we’re all alive,” he said.
Graza Mae Asajar, 16 years old

15. One afternoon, the kids are playing on this tree, which was almost destroyed by
Typhoon Yolanda. Unfortunately, the storm wiped away their playground and they
hope to have it back soon.
Russel Jiro Hernandez, 17 years old

16. Ten-year old Toto is getting some recyclable rubbish in the sea and sell them. The
money goes to his educational needs.
Cherry Rose Sayno

17. Tato is a 10-year old child with three siblings. His father is a carpenter while his mother
is a housekeeper. Tato remains his smile despite the difficulties that his family is facing
especially after the storm.
Belle Andreah A. Menua

18. These kids look for food for their siblings
Cherry Rose Sayno