2011 tropical storm 'Washi', Philippines
In December 2011 tropical storm Washi hit the southern Philippines, causing tremendous damage. More than 1,200 died and over 6,000 were injured. Overall, 1.1 million were affected, including tens of thousands of persons with disabilities.
CBM’s priorities in Northern Mindanao: identifying persons with disabilities, responding to their specific needs and coordinating with other stakeholders
A CBM local partner reports on the hours after the storm hit
The southern Philippines has been hit by tropical storm Washi, which caused a thousand deaths. CBM deploys assessment mission