Day 8: "How is the Philippines coping after [Typhoon] Haiyan?"

Tracey Horner, Head of Lendwithcare, is still battling the elements in the Visayas (the Philippines) to find out more about the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on local businesses and livelihoods.

Most typhoon affected said they were just thankful they still had their loved ones. Feel inspired by their courage.
— Tracey (@traceymohabir) January 17, 2014

CARE-ACCORD distribution of household items in Ormoc

Tracey's journey that had included a visit to one of the worst affected areas of Typhoon Haiyan - Tacloban - has been less than smooth

Tried to get to most affected island ,Leyte but bad weather forced the ferry to do a u turn. Now on way to visit LWC partner in Cebu.
— Tracey (@traceymohabir) January 16, 2014

Very lucky I don't get sea sick as the abandoned ferry crossing was very rough. Unlikely to get to Tacloban, v disappointed.
— Tracey (@traceymohabir) January 16, 2014

But she has managed to meet a number of lendwithcare entrepreneurs on the island of Cebu and learnt a lot about how businesses and families have coped in the aftermath of the strongest typhoon to ever hit landfall and how our local partner, SEEDFINANCE, is helping communities get back on their feet

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