Typhoon Haiyan student support

The University of Warwick has responded to Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines on Friday 8 November and then north Vietnam on Monday 11 November. 

Warwick has said that it will “commit itself to proving a supportive and positive environment” for those who have been affected by the disaster.

There are a number of ways students can donate towards supporting people in the Philippines.

Students and staff directly affected by the recent disaster are encouraged to take advantage of the University’s support services.

Warwick society Oxfam Outreach held bucket collections in the Bread Oven and Curiositea last week.
Unicef on Campus were at Unplucked in the Dirty Duck on Tuesday 26 November, collecting donations for those affected by the typhoon.

Mrin Chatterjee, president of Unicef on Campus, commented: “Climate change is a huge problem, and unfortunately it’s often the poorer countries that suffer, both because they are unable to cope with natural disasters as well as developed countries, but also because geographically they happen to be located in vulnerable locations.”

Peter Bridger, reward manager in the Human Resources department, has arranged a collection from University House for supplies such as clothes, toys and sewing kits.

Mr Bridger said: “There is an urgent need for clothes of all sorts. My wife is in contact with the Filipino community in Birmingham who have chartered aircraft to carry supplies of all sorts free of charge.”

“A large collection box will be situated in University House Reception for surplus items and I will pass them on to be sent to the Philippines.”

Warwick’s Student Support office provides pastoral support to students, with a team of colleagues dedicated to giving advice and practical help.#

The Students’ Union Advice Centre provides a confidential service.

Students can contact the International Office, who give immigration advice and help those whose travel plans are affected.

If the incident is likely to have an impact on academic study, students are advised to contact their personal tutor, supervisor or departmental administrator.

Students can also visit the Chaplaincy where chaplains provide pastoral and spiritual care.