By this time, I know you’ve heard about typhoon Ondoy and how it devastated many cities in the Philippines.
Since mid-day Saturday, SMS, emails, and all other microbloging networks had been deluged with updates on flooded areas. Before that Saturday ended, simple message turned into cries for help.
There are many accounts about Typhoon Ondoy, but let me share with you an article that pretty much sums up what happened on the height of the storm: In social media, a deluge of SOS messages
Indeed, the incident has encouraged global attention and spurred worldwide concern. Many Filipinos overseas, friends of Filipinos, countries, even strangers have extended help for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy.
The situation is heartbreaking. Organizations and local government units that are supposed to be on top of the situation in times like these have been deemed remiss in their duties. But the support from all over the world has come pouring in as fast and as strong as the flood waters were. The goodness of the human heart again emerges.
Below are sites that lead you to where you can send in your donations for Typhoon Ondoy victims or help find missing persons.
With such magnitude of need, can Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma help local agencies and organizations deliver help and support efficiently?
