How to Keep Children Safe After Typhoons

Hey moms, We know how it feels when your kids are scared—whether it’s a thunderstorm outside or simply the fear of the unknown. Now imagine being a mom in one of the areas hit by Typhoons Julian, Kristine, Leon, Marce, and Nica. Your children aren’t just scared—they’ve lost their homes, schools, and the familiar routines that make them feel secure. Sadly, over one million children in our country are living this very nightmare right now.

One of these children is 12-year-old Mica, who shared her fear of sleeping at night because the wind reminds her of the night she and her family lost everything. Her words hit close to home, don’t they? As moms, we always want our children to feel safe, warm, and protected. But for families like Mica’s, even those simple comforts are hard to come by in the aftermath of these devastating storms.

How Save the Children’s #LahatDapatSafe Campaign is Helping

In response to the overwhelming needs of these children and their families, Save the Children Philippines has launched the #LahatDapatSafe campaign, a relief effort focused on providing urgent support. The goal is simple yet vital: keep children safe and help them recover from the trauma and hardships they’re experiencing.

The campaign provides essentials like food, hygiene kits, educational materials, and emotional support to families in hard-hit areas such as Camarines Sur, Batangas, and Calabarzon. For children who’ve lost everything, receiving something as simple as clean water or a notebook can make a huge difference—it offers hope and a small sense of normalcy.

Partners Coming Together for Relief

It’s heartwarming to know that so many have come together to support these children. Organizations like Lifestrong Marketing Inc. and FWD have partnered with Save the Children to mobilize resources and distribute essential relief items. Even representatives from The Miss Philippines and Mister Pilipinas Worldwide have pitched in by packing hygiene kits and household supplies.

For moms like us, seeing such efforts reminds us of the power of community. When disaster strikes, we come together—whether it’s in our own households or on a national level—to help ensure that every child feels safe again.

Why Your Help Matters

As a mom, we know how overwhelming it can feel when we see these stories on the news. It’s easy to think, “How can I possibly make a difference?” But trust me, you can. Whether it’s through a small donation or simply spreading awareness, every little bit counts. Remember, many of the children affected by these typhoons are just like our own—curious, hopeful, and full of dreams. They deserve to feel safe, to play, and to continue learning despite the challenges they’re facing.

And it’s not just about helping them recover from what happened. It’s about ensuring they have the chance to move forward—to rebuild their homes, return to school, and grow up with hope for a better future.

Here’s How You Can Help

If you’re wondering how to get involved, here are a few ways you can help:

• Donate: Even a small contribution can provide a child with essentials like food and clean water.
• Spread the Word: Share the #LahatDapatSafe campaign on your social media platforms. You never know who might be inspired to help.
• Volunteer: If you have the time and resources, consider joining local relief efforts or supporting organizations that help communities in need.

You can learn more about the campaign and how to contribute by visiting Save the Children’s official page. Let’s work together to make life a little brighter for these children.

A Call from One Mom to Another

Moms, we know what it means to keep going no matter how hard things get, because we do it every day for our kids. Right now, there are moms out there who have lost their homes but not their hope. They’re doing everything they can to keep their children safe—just like we would. Together, we can help them. Together, we can make sure that lahat dapat safe.

If you can, take a moment to support the campaign. Whether it’s through a small donation or simply sharing this story with others, every action matters. Let’s show these families that even in the toughest times, they are not alone.

From one mom to another, thank you for caring. Let’s make this year not just a fresh start for us, but a new beginning for those who need it most.

Visit Save the Children Philippines to learn more about #LahatDapatSafe and how you can help today. For donation: bit.ly/LahatDapatSafe