HRH The Princess Royal flew to Leyte to visit a community of Typhoon Yolanda survivors that is supported by the charity.
On March 18, Princess Anne and Save the Children Philippines visited the typhoon-stricken Leyte province whose people have been in the process of rebuilding their lives and restoring their houses since Typhoon Yolanda hit in November 2013.
On the effect that The Princess Royal's visit will have on the operations in the country, Save the Children Philippines Director Ned Olney said: “Having Her Royal Highness visiting Save the Children projects is a huge boost to the staff and communities who need to be reminded that they’re not forgotten after such an incredible process of recovery across the country.”
Princess Anne walks with Ned Olney, Save the Children Philippines Country Director, going to the house of one of the Save the Children beneficiaries in Brgy. Tagayaty, Kananga, Leyte. Behind is Thomas Howells (in red t-shirt), Save the Children Western Leyte Program Office Field Manager. (Photo from Save The Children Philippines)
The Princess Royal met with the locals of Barangay Tagaytay and talked to them about their experiences. She also went to Mariana Pono School where she and her royal party were treated to a song and performance by the children.
Princess Anne shakes the hand of Felipe Malinao, one of the livelihood beneficiaries of Save the Children in Brgy. Tagaytay, Kananga, Leyte. (Photo from Save The Children Philippines)
Save the Children president HRH Princess Anne visits the Save the Children Philippines Country Office on Wednesday 18 March. She is joined by senior staff from GSK and Prudential Corporation Asia (Photo by Denvie Balidoy/Save the Children).
Save the Children president HRH Princess Anne visits the Save the Children Philippines Country Office on Wednesday 18 March. She is joined by senior staff from GSK and Prudential Corporation Asia (Photo by Denvie Balidoy/Save the Children).
Princess Anne is the President of Save the Children UK. As such, she spends a significant amount of time visiting Save the Children projects overseas and within the UK.
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