New York, June 11 -- Communities across Mindanao are struggling to recover after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Sarangani Province on the 8th of June, causing widespread destruction, displacing thousands of families, and disrupting access to essential services.

The earthquake, one of the strongest to hit the region in recent years, was felt across several regions in Mindanao. In the hardest-hit areas of Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Davao Occidental, and General Santos City, homes, schools, roads, bridges, and water systems sustained significant damage. More than 197,000 people have been affected, while over 25,000 people remain displaced as families seek safety in evacuation centers, open spaces...