This week, we’ve been briefing you on the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Morocco. But right now, we’re reaching out about another crisis that demands your immediate attention:

On Monday, Storm Daniel struck the coast of Libya causing widespread damage — including flash flooding that collapsed two dams. More than 5,000 people are confirmed dead and another 30,000 people displaced due to flooding.

Obstructed, destroyed, and flooded roads are severely undermining the ability to deliver humanitarian aid. There are also widespread power outages and disruption to communications.

We’re launching a flash appeal to support our on-the-ground efforts and deliver critical aid to survivors in Libya. Will you rush an emergency gift now to help in Libya and humanitarian crises around the world? Pregnant women and newborns are at heightened risk in the aftermath of Libya’s floods.

It’s hard to overstate the magnitude of this disaster. Whole neighborhoods have reportedly been just washed away.

UNFPA already has a presence on the ground in Libya — so we’ve been able to mobilize rapidly. Prepositioned Dignity Kits and Mama Kits will be dispatched to survivors through local partners.

• Mama Kits ensure that new mothers have everything they need for themselves and their newborns. They include: Clothing for the mother and her baby, diapers, Baby blanket, baby soap, and more.
• Dignity Kits ensure that women and girls can maintain their personal healthcare needs after a crisis. They include: Menstrual pads, bath soap, multiple pairs of underwear, a flashlight, toothpaste, a toothbrush, and more.

These kits will be lifelines to 30,000+ displaced survivors of the devastating floods in Libya. We are already on the ground distributing the supplies we have, but the need is growing and every second counts in a crisis situation like this.

Will you rush an emergency gift to deliver humanitarian relief to women and girls — whose needs too often go overlooked during times of crisis like in Libya?

Our hearts are with those suffering in Libya, Morocco, and beyond. Our work never stops in moments of crisis. We will continue to share opportunities for you to make an impact and deliver humanitarian relief.

Thank you for being there for women and girls.

— USA for UNFPA