Typhoon Haiyan will probably be recorded as one of the worst typhoon in history. The best way to help is through donations.  The Canadian government is matching donations to Canadian registered charities.

http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/acdi-cida/acdi-cida.nsf/eng/HEL-1110224227-6D4

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/typhoon-haiyan-how-you-can-help-1.2423429

A list of charities and organizations posted by NBC News that are contributing to the relief efforts:

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/11/11/21386694-how-to-help-organizations-offering-relief-to-typhoon-haiyan-survivors