Friend, this summer, extreme weather and emergency situations will put children at risk across the United States and around the world. Just this month in Sudan, famine has been confirmed after conflict intensified and flooding has restricted access to humanitarian aid.
Natural disasters like hurricanes, cyclones, and earthquakes bring destruction, fear and uncertainty to children’s lives. These emergencies can create compounding and lasting effects: exacerbating the lack of access to food and water, increasing the risk of diseases and taking children out of school.
Even when extreme weather is unpredictable, UNICEF can be prepared.
That’s why UNICEF pre-positions supplies to anticipate and respond to emergencies all year long. For sudden onset emergencies, for example, UNICEF can rapidly release funds within 24 hours to react faster and equitably. This level of preparedness is why UNICEF is able to be there for children before, during and after an emergency occurs.
With the climate crisis worsening and threats of disaster intensifying, make a gift today to strengthen UNICEF’s emergency preparedness efforts >>
Friend, the best time to respond to an emergency is before it occurs. With events like floods, earthquakes and droughts liable to occur at any time, UNICEF must be able to activate a response with a moment’s notice.
This year alone, experts are predicting an above normal hurricane season with other climate-induced crises on the horizon. In Sudan, famine has been confirmed as a combination of conflict and climate effects have caused malnutrition, food insecurity and waterborne diseases. Over the next few days, we’re aiming to raise $50,000 to sustain emergency preparedness efforts for children around the world.
Will you chip in to help us meet this critical goal by Wednesday?
Your gift will go the distance to help UNICEF build supply capacity and deliver a continuum of support — wherever and whenever children need help.
Thank you for your steadfast support,
Shannon Coffey
UNICEF USA
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