Philippines
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This archipelago of 7,000 islands covers 300,000 km, and is populated by 88.5 million people - but 43 per cent survive on less than $2 per day
Around 12 million people belong to indigenous groups, with the indigenous population highest on the southern island of Mindanao - where much of our work is located.
Located on what geologists call the Pacific “rim of fire”, the Philippines has the third largest global gold deposits and the fourth largest of copper, plus substantial deposits of nickel, chromite, iron, lead and zinc.
 | Philippines typhoon: our response The typhoon that hit Mindanao Island on 16 December left tens of thousands homeless. Working with ECOWEB, a small local organisation, we responded immediately, providing food, clothing and temporary shelter. |
 | Philippines: hundreds dead after typhoon We have pledged £100,000 to support our partners in their response to the typhoon that hit the Philippines in December 2011. |
 | Asia floods: how we are helping Heavy monsoon rains have devastated the lives of millions of people across South and East Asia |
 | Tackling domestic violence in the Philippines Find out how our partner Sabakan is providing healing, counselling and therapy for women and children victims of domestic violence. |
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