You have probably heard about the devastating situation in the Philippines. Tropical storm Ondoy dumped over 16 inches of rain on areas of the Philippines in less than one day, causing unbelievable damage and destruction. I.N. Network Philippines staff members' homes and the administrative offices were flooded, leaving them feeling like they will have to start over with the basics needed to run a ministry. However, their main concern is the children in the child sponsorship program and the children's families. Sponsor a child in the Philippines .

Many families are living in evacuation centers. The men are working to remove the mess of junk and garbage blocking the roads. Filipino people are helping each other and working together, but the fact remains that much of the country is devastated. Over four million people have been affected.

I.N. Network Philippines Executive Director Nestor Flores shares his onsite reaction:

"We visited the areas affected by flash floods but words are not enough to describe the awful conditions they are in. Pictures may not mean anything as we look at them, but the smell, the tears, the mourning, and the embrace of mothers and fathers who are searching for answers - these portray the real condition of our country. I broke into tears when I saw our people in conditions so desperate that they don't even know where to start."

One of the children in the sponsorship program lost his father due to electrocution. 100% of the families in the child sponsorship program are affected by these flood waters. We need to take immediate action to help these families who have nothing left. Donate to Philippines Emergency Typhoon Relief.

While the relief strategy contains many elements, the first and most vital step is to provide basic provisions such as instant food, clean water, warm clothes, and sanitation. I.N. Network Philippines is accredited with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and other NGOs are looking to them to lead this relief effort. The relief agencies have agreed to work together to distribute relief items equally and as quickly as possible. They desperately need your help to provide basic needs during this crisis.

Will you please help these children and their families? Our hearts are breaking for our brothers and sisters in the Philippines and we stand behind them in prayer and with sacrificial giving. We pray that you will join us.Donate to Philippines Emergency Typhoon Relief.