Global Security and Intelligence Studies Volume 2, Issue 1, Fall 2016 | Page 46

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homes were destroyed and tens of thousands were reported missing, raising concerns
about human trafficking. In response, the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) supplied
assistance and protection to the displaced and the U.N. Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
assisted families separated by the storm. Although the widespread devastation
prompted a number of states to pledge aid (see table 1), a much larger effort was
required to coordinate emergency assistance and provide clean drinking water,
sanitation, food, shelter, management of the dead and medical treatment to survivors
to stave off diseases and infections.
Table 1: Global Relief Efforts and Action Plan in Response to Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)
Top 10 Donors to the Emergency
Amount ($US millions)
Private individuals and organizations 159
United Kingdom 104
U.N. Un-earmarked funds 87.4
United States 87
Japan 51.7
Australia 38.7
Norway 26.6
Central Emergency Response Fund 25.3
Canada 19.1
Sweden 16.6
Global Action and Strategic Response Plan (November 2013–October 2014)
Private individuals and organizations
Amount ($US millions)
U.N. Un-earmarked funds 87.4
United States 40.2
United Kingdom 39.5
Center Emergency Response Fund 25.3
Japan 24.1
Australia 19.6
Norway 15.8
Canada 12.7
European Commission 11.7
Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs: http://www.unocha.org/
crisis/typhoonYolanda (Haiyan)/funding
In order to coordinate rescue and relief efforts, the United States sent military
personnel and deployed its advanced logistical capabilities. It dispatched 50 naval
ships to the hardest hit areas and aircraft-dropped supplies and equipment from the
U.S.S. George Washington carrier to remote locations. Efforts focused on reopening
critical links throughout the archipelago, especially on Panay Island where Roxnas
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