Impact of Livelihood Recovery Initiatives on Reducing Vulnerability to Human Trafficking and Illegal Recruitment: Lessons from Typhoon Haiyan

Prior to Haiyan, the Eastern Visayas was already one of the poorest and most trafficking-prone regions in the country. The calamity increased physical, social and economic insecurity of vulnerable populations. Traffickers preyed on displaced men, women and children, many of whom were struggling to cope with the death of family members and the destruction of their houses and livelihoods.