Disaster response

Rebuilding communities after Haiyan in Northern Cebu

When Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) hit Northern Cebu it destroyed public and private infrastructure, wiped out livelihoods, and disrupted productive activities. The ILO focused its efforts on the industries of tourism, agriculture and construction, identified as key drivers of economic growth and stability in the typhoon-affected municipalities. The strategic approach was comprised of sub-projects under local public assets reconstruction, vocational skills training, and trade and enterprise development. The ILO’s work ensured a holistic livelihood recovery, building up communities for more sustainable development.

15 January 2015