Disaster Response Philippines Project #72534

Emergency Relief for 180 Girls in the Philippines

by CAMELEON Association France

Project Report | May 29, 2026
Protection and Recovery After the 2025 Calamities

By Laurence LIGIER | Project Leader

Following the devastating earthquakes and strong typhoons that struck the areas where CAMELEON operates in 2025, the organization immediatelyidentified urgent repairs and infrastructure improvements necessary to ensure the long-term safety, stability, and sustainability of the center. Despite the challenges and delays brought by both internal and external factors, CAMELEON remained proactive in carrying out essential repairs internally while carefully planning and coordinating major rehabilitation works. Critical priorities include the complete rewiring of the center, the construction of a secure powerhouse to protect generators, the purchase of a transformer adapted to the center’s increasing energy needs, and the acquisition of new generators to replace the old and insufficient unit currently being used.

Frequent power interruptions continue to affect the delivery of activities and essential services for the children and staff, further emphasizing the urgency of these improvements. While the recovery process has taken time, substantial progress has already been made through careful preparation, coordination, and compliance with safety standards.

In parallel, with the Philippines being regularly affected by typhoons and natural disasters, CAMELEON is committed to continuously strengthening the resilience of its centers and the capacity of its teams and beneficiaries to respond effectively in the face of future natural hazards.

Despite the difficulties encountered, CAMELEON remains deeply committed to providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for its beneficiaries and personnel. The organization extends its heartfelt gratitude to all partners and donors whose generosity, solidarity, and continuous support make these recovery efforts possible. Their support allows CAMELEON not only to rebuild, but to rebuild stronger, ensuring that the beneficiaries under our care continue to receive protection, care, and opportunities for a better future.

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Jan 30, 2026
Emergency Preparedness and Response Update

By Laurence Ligier | Project Leader

Dear Donors,

Over the past months, the Philippines has faced a succession of natural disasters. Following earthquakes, floods and violent winds, two typhoons - Tino and Uwan - struck the country in October. These repeated events directly affected our centers and the families we support.

Thanks to your generosity, CAMELEON has been able to respond immediately while also strengthening its long-term preparedness to protect both the girls in our care and our staff.

In October 2025 and January 2026, emergency drills were organized in our Passi and Negros facilities in partnership with the Bureau of Fire Protection. Girls and staff were trained in evacuation procedures, safety protocols and risk-reduction measures in case of fire or earthquake. Beyond training, these drills served as an external assessment of our readiness, resulting in an overall rating of 8 out of 10.

This was reinforced in December 2025 by a First Aid training session for both staff and girls, enabling them to respond effectively to accidents and emergency situations linked to natural hazards. These sessions aim to build reflexes, confidence and autonomy in critical moments.

At the same time, urgent repair works were carried out following the damage caused by these disasters. While these emergency repairs secured the buildings, more substantial infrastructure works are now required to ensure the long-term resilience and safety of our facilities. A rigorous and transparent selection process is underway to engage qualified contractors and guarantee durable, high-quality construction standards adapted to the local risk context.

CAMELEON is therefore working on two fronts: strengthening the preparedness of children and teams and reinforcing the physical resilience of the places that protect them.

Your continued support allows us not only to repair what has been damaged, but to build safer environments capable of withstanding future emergencies.

With gratitude,

CAMELEON Association

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CAMELEON Website

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