Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — The Canadian government, in partnership with four organizations, is in its last phase of assistance to Typhoon Yolanda victims.
Canadian Ambassador Neil Reeder told the media on Wednesday (January 13) that his country has set aside $20.6 million Canadian dollars or P700 million to support long-term economic recovery initiatives.
It is the second tranche of funds pledged by the Canadian government since Yolanda, internationally known as Haiyan, hit the Visayas in November 2013. Ottawa pledged the amount during President Benigno Aquino III’s visit to Canada last year.
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The four partner organizations that are managing the funds are Canadian Cooperative Association, Centre for International Studies and Cooperation, CARE Canada, and Adventist Development and Relief Agency World Renew Consortium.
Among the kinds of assistance are to reestablish small sari-sari stores, strengthen the financial and business management skills of women who are operating micro to medium-sized businesses, provide training and technical support to households or cooperatives, and help victims earn from activities other than farming and fishing.
