UNICEF’s Post

More than 1.7 million children have been impacted in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Uwan [Fung-wong], which is the 21st to make landfall in the Philippines this year. The severe storm has wreaked havoc to children’s homes, schools, and access to health services across 16 regions in the archipelago that is already exhausted by multiple climate-related and geophysical shocks this year. “Children and their families are barely climbing out of one crisis before another strikes, pushing them back to zero. As the world experiences more frequent and intense climate shocks, the most vulnerable children should not have to pay the highest price,” said Kyungsun Kim, UNICEF Philippines. Many children now face heightened risks of disease, malnutrition and mental health distress. Homes, schools and health centers have been damaged or destroyed, forcing families into crowded evacuation centres. UNICEF and partners are responding swiftly. Pre-positioned supplies from UNICEF’s warehouses in Manila and Cotabato are being mobilised to reach affected families quickly. Emergency nutrition supplies will be distributed and cash transfers will be facilitated to vulnerable households. Children need sustained #ClimateAction and their needs prioritized. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBSBb4kG © UNICEF/UNI895890/Mascarinas AFP