Fundraising appeals issued by NGOs for aid to the Philippines, hit by floods, through GBayanihan
GCash Aids Disaster Relief Efforts in the Philippines
In the wake of the devastating storms and heavy monsoon rains that have affected over 2.7 million people across 17 regions in the Philippines, GCash is stepping up to help. The Philippines' leading finance super app is partnering with various non-government organizations (NGOs) to facilitate faster fundraising efforts for disaster relief and response in flood-hit areas.
GCash's primary means of aid is the Fuse Calamity Assistance Program. This program supports eligible GLoan and GGives borrowers affected by typhoons and heavy monsoon rains like the Habagat monsoon and tropical depressions. The assistance includes a 15-day grace period on loan repayments without late fees or penalties, providing affected users with more flexibility during recovery.
The program provides a temporary extension of payment due dates for those in declared affected areas such as Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga, and others. Recipients must have an active GLoan or GGives loan account in good standing to be eligible. Eligible users are notified via SMS confirmation, and the program accepts updated address proofs to expand eligibility.
However, it's crucial for users to exercise caution when donating to disaster relief efforts. Widespread reports of scams exploiting calamity assistance initiatives have surfaced, with scammers sending fake SMS messages impersonating GCash or related agencies, containing malicious links designed to steal personal and financial information.
To protect donors and recipients from fraud, key precautions include never clicking on suspicious links, not sharing sensitive information such as MPINs, passwords, or one-time passwords (OTPs), verifying any relief or donation campaign claims solely through official GCash channels, and reporting any scam attempts immediately.
To donate, users need to access the 'GBayanihan' feature within the GCash app and choose their intended recipient NGO. GCash's GBayanihan platform serves as a digital community for donors and humanitarian organizations to quickly respond to disasters with ease and transparency. The platform adheres to the highest standards of transparency, ensuring donors' contributions go directly to verified NGO partners.
Users are urged to scan verified QR codes of verified NGOs or use the 'GBayanihan' feature directly. All donations made via the GBayanihan platform allow organizations to respond quickly and efficiently in affected areas. Users can send donations directly to organizations mobilizing disaster relief operations such as the ABS-CBN Foundation, Ayala Foundation, Inc., UNICEF, Save the Children, and other credible NGOs.
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To alleviate the impact of climate change on the Philippines, particularly as a result of typhoons and heavy monsoon rains, the fintech industry is playing a key role through platforms like GCash's GBayanihan. This initiative facilitates donations to NGOs, ensuring transparency and directly channelling funds to aid disaster relief efforts.
As part of its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), GCash's efforts in climate change mitigation can be seen in their Fuse Calamity Assistance Program, which provides financial relief to affected users, while promoting responsible giving and combating scams in disaster relief efforts.
