UnicefUSA

Friend, disasters know no boundaries.

Last year, climate-related disasters uprooted nearly 26,900 children each day, exacerbating or creating new humanitarian crises. And the threat persists — at any given moment, a climate emergency like a hurricane or a deadly disease outbreak could bring devastation to children’s lives.

As emergencies, especially those caused by extreme weather events, intensify and become more frequent, UNICEF isn’t waiting around for a disaster to strike >>

Here’s how UNICEF is getting to work today: teams around the world invest in emergency preparedness efforts to anticipate disasters before they happen. So when children are affected by a crisis, UNICEF is among the first to respond — rushing emergency supplies to meet urgent needs while at the same time scaling up humanitarian assistance to sustain essential services.

Learn more about the number of ways and places where UNICEF responds to emergencies today.

This is how UNICEF responds to emergencies: Well in advance of a crisis UNICEF teams invest in emergency preparedness As a disaster looms UNICEF monitors the situation and prepositions supplies When disaster strikes Local staff jump into action to deliver urgent relief In the immediate aftermath UNICEF scales up support to meet growing needs In the weeks, months and even years that follow Teams remain in position to help children recover

With expert teams positioned in crisis zones and already vulnerable regions of the world, UNICEF acts quickly and effectively to reach children most in need. Discover how your help makes this critical emergency work possible >>

And UNICEF’s emergency response doesn’t stop with initial relief either. In the aftermath of an emergency, teams stay and deliver lasting support so that children can recover and rebuild their lives. At the same time, UNICEF works with governments and communities to strengthen emergency preparedness and increase resilience to future shocks.

We can’t thank you enough for providing the support needed to scale and sustain UNICEF’s emergency response. Together, we will continue to be there for every child.

Thank you again,

Shannon Coffey
UNICEF USA