Friend, between 2016 and 2021, 43.1 million children were internally displaced due to climate-related emergencies. Almost all – 95 percent – of recorded child displacements were driven by floods and storms. Today, these floods have contributed to confirmed conditions of famine in Sudan.
This summer, storms and extreme weather in regions across the globe will continue to put children in harm’s way. As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, UNICEF is bolstering emergency preparedness measures to ensure teams are ready to rush critical relief for children when emergencies occur.
This work is of vital importance — and it also requires additional funding and resources.
Give now to help us raise the $50,000 we need to help UNICEF proactively position supplies that can support children and families before, during and after emergencies.
A strong foundation for emergency preparedness is why UNICEF was among the first to respond in the Caribbean when Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm, hit in July. In the wake of disaster and with efforts that continue across the region, UNICEF has:
- Deployed child protection assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure that children have resources to stay safe
- Facilitated the implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services to provide access to safe and adequate drinking water, handwashing and functional sanitation facilities
- Promoted care and educational activities for children of all ages to foster psychosocial support, re-establish routines and create a sense of normality
This is just one of the many examples of how UNICEF has been on the frontlines delivering critical relief to children impacted by disasters around the world. It is also an example of how important it is to be prepared to meet children’s needs.
Before the next disaster occurs and children are put in danger, make a gift to help meet this critical $50,000 goal to power UNICEF’s emergency response.
Thank you for your generosity,
UNICEF USA
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