UNICEF’s Post

Over 700,000 children across the Caribbean are estimated to be affected by Hurricane Melissa. In Jamaica, UNICEF is supporting the government to reach more than 284,000 children and address urgent needs related to nutrition, safe water, sanitation and hygiene, and mental health support. In Cuba, UNICEF and partners are providing hygiene kits, shelter supplies and school and recreation kits. In Haiti, UNICEF is deploying 2,900 hygiene and cash kits, while U-Reporters — a UNICEF-supported youth-led community — have been mobilized to spread awareness and support preparedness efforts. In the Dominican Republic, UNICEF and partners are delivering hygiene kits and providing health and nutrition services. Details on our response and urgent needs for children: https://lnkd.in/gT8mfSeP © UNICEF/UNI887428/Noel (Haiti) © UNICEF/UNI887331/Makyn AFP (Jamaica)