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THE END OF THE WORLD: an overview of our 18-part photo series about the worst storm ever — Typhoon Haiyan
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THE END OF THE WORLD: an overview of our 18-part photo series about the worst storm ever — Typhoon Haiyan

— words and photos by Christopher Johnson — (warning: graphic images) — Typhoon Haiyan was unlike any story in recent … Continue reading THE END OF THE WORLD: an overview of our 18-part photo series about the worst storm ever — Typhoon Haiyan

A Good Christmas for “Bad Christmas” island — Malapascua, Philippines
disaster, Philippines, Philippines typhoon disaster, Uncategorized

A Good Christmas for “Bad Christmas” island — Malapascua, Philippines

Bolstered by donations, German and European resort and dive operators are helping resilient islanders to reconstruct the idyllic north Cebu … Continue reading A Good Christmas for “Bad Christmas” island — Malapascua, Philippines

Children of the typhoon — making the best of life after the disaster
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Children of the typhoon — making the best of life after the disaster

—- LIke kids in other countries, children in disaster zones are brave, resourceful and curious. They play with anything they … Continue reading Children of the typhoon — making the best of life after the disaster

The reconstruction of Tacloban, one piece at a time — a photo gallery
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The reconstruction of Tacloban, one piece at a time — a photo gallery

— photos by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved — It’s not easy to rebuild a city from almost zero. What … Continue reading The reconstruction of Tacloban, one piece at a time — a photo gallery

The prisoners who escaped and returned to Leyte jail near Tacloban
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The prisoners who escaped and returned to Leyte jail near Tacloban

— by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved —- During one of the worst storms in history, Edwin Cornejo, 33 and … Continue reading The prisoners who escaped and returned to Leyte jail near Tacloban

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Policewoman among unsung heroes helping disaster victims in Tacloban

— by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved — People like Febsterr Sawan don’t get much international media attention, but they … Continue reading Policewoman among unsung heroes helping disaster victims in Tacloban

After Biblical flood, Philippines disaster victims live on spiritual level
disaster, Philippines, Philippines typhoon disaster

After Biblical flood, Philippines disaster victims live on spiritual level

— all photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media — Continue reading After Biblical flood, Philippines disaster victims live on spiritual level

Where the ships came in — life in the Anibong slum of Tacloban
disaster, Philippines, Philippines typhoon disaster, Uncategorized

Where the ships came in — life in the Anibong slum of Tacloban

—- People in the Anibong slum of Tacloban live inside, under and among the ships that ruined their houses and … Continue reading Where the ships came in — life in the Anibong slum of Tacloban

Journey through the mass graves of Tacloban, Palo, Tanauan and Tolosa
disaster, Philippines, Philippines typhoon disaster

Journey through the mass graves of Tacloban, Palo, Tanauan and Tolosa

— by Christopher Johnson in Tacloban, Philippines — Nobody wants to end up in a mass grave. Most people don’t … Continue reading Journey through the mass graves of Tacloban, Palo, Tanauan and Tolosa

Militaries save lives in one of greatest humanitarian missions in history
disaster, Philippines, Philippines typhoon disaster

Militaries save lives in one of greatest humanitarian missions in history

photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media — all photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media — Continue reading Militaries save lives in one of greatest humanitarian missions in history

Aerial shots from US Osprey show catastrophic damage in Guiuan, Samar
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Aerial shots from US Osprey show catastrophic damage in Guiuan, Samar

—photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globlalite Media. For purchase or use, please contact editor@globalitemagazine.com — Scrap metal and tarps partially cover … Continue reading Aerial shots from US Osprey show catastrophic damage in Guiuan, Samar

In Guiuan, Samar, nowhere to live but in the rubble, debris of an obliterated city
Philippines, Philippines typhoon disaster, Uncategorized

In Guiuan, Samar, nowhere to live but in the rubble, debris of an obliterated city

    Continue reading In Guiuan, Samar, nowhere to live but in the rubble, debris of an obliterated city

Denuded forests, washed out homes on the road to Sulangan, Samar
disaster, Philippines, Philippines typhoon disaster

Denuded forests, washed out homes on the road to Sulangan, Samar

all photos copyright Christopher Johnson — Globalite Media   Continue reading Denuded forests, washed out homes on the road to Sulangan, Samar

A mother’s tale: 8 days of hell after a “tsunami” in Tanauan, Philippines
disaster, Philippines, Philippines typhoon disaster

A mother’s tale: 8 days of hell after a “tsunami” in Tanauan, Philippines

— by Christopher Johnson, all rights reserved — Stella Campo, 21, learned about tsunamis when she saw images of the … Continue reading A mother’s tale: 8 days of hell after a “tsunami” in Tanauan, Philippines

Escape from Tacloban and Guiuan after super-typhoon in the Philippines
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Escape from Tacloban and Guiuan after super-typhoon in the Philippines

Continue reading Escape from Tacloban and Guiuan after super-typhoon in the Philippines

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Hungry people line-up for food in north Cebu disaster zone

  — all photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media — Continue reading Hungry people line-up for food in north Cebu disaster zone

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