As you may be aware, the Philippines was recently hit with a serious typhoon that has put Manila in a state of calamity. While the Philippines frequently experiences typhoons, Typhoon Carina is unique for its serious devastation, and the vulnerability of Philippine infrastructure caused by recent years of government neglect and intensifying resource extraction in the country (including by Canadian mining companies). You can learn more about the context and impact of Typhoon Carina from BAYAN Canada’s social media page.

The Philippine Libraries Association Inc. is collecting donations to support librarians, archivists, and other information professionals in the Philippines impacted by Typhoon Carina. They have a Google form for donors. I kindly request that you share this link and the BAYAN Canada social media post in your networks.