A Message to the Penn Community From President Amy Gutmann Regarding Typhoon Haiyan
As news emerges of the devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan, our hearts and thoughts are with all of those who have been impacted by this terrible tragedy.
The needs in the Philippines are enormous, and many people on campus have asked how they can help. The organizations listed below have all initiated relief efforts. By clicking on the links, you can read how you may be able to donate or help. These organizations are recommended because they have a long-standing record of success in responding to international crises:
- The American Red Cross:
http://www.redcross.org/news/article/Typhoon-Haiyan-Disaster-Alert - Doctors Without Borders:
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ - UNICEF
https://secure.unicefusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=16500&16500.donation=form1 - AmeriCares
http://americares.org/ - OperationUSA
http://www.opusa.org/
The Penn Phillipine Association (PPA) has chosen to support Gawad Kalinga, http://gk-usa.org, a charity which has focused its relief efforts on distributing kitchen, housing, and food supplies to victims in hard-to-reach areas. The organization coordinates with local government and international aid groups in order to bring needed items the “last mile” to the families that other groups can’t yet reach.For more information on student-led relief efforts, contact the Penn Philippine Association or the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH).
Any students who might be affected by the tragedy are encouraged to contact the following offices for counseling assistance:
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
215-898-7021
www.vpul.upenn.edu/caps - Office of Student Affairs
215-898-6533 or osa@dolphin.upenn.edu
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/osa/ - Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH)
215-746-6046
www.vpul.upenn.edu/paach - Penn Global
International Student and Scholar Services: 215-898-4661
Penn Abroad: 215-898-9073
http://global.upenn.edu/isss - University Chaplain's Office
215-898-8456
http://www.upenn.edu/chaplain/ - Student Financial Services
215-898-1988 or sfsmail@exchange.upenn.edu
http://www.sfs.upenn.edu/ - Vice Provost for University Life
215-898-6081 or avpsa@pobox.upenn.edu
http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/
