Friend, natural disasters and climate events are threatening the lives of the world’s children. Just last month, a massive earthquake in Haiti caused historic destruction, leaving children and their families without shelter, electricity or safe water — creating a critical need for lifesaving support from UNICEF.
Unchecked climate change has led to sharp increases in the severity and frequency of extreme weather, putting more children's lives at risk. That’s why UNICEF’s emergency and disaster relief efforts — our ability to respond quickly and efficiently in a crisis — are vitally needed across the world. |
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UNICEF is on the ground before, during and after emergencies to prepare and deliver critical supplies such as safe water and sanitation services, and provide safety, care, learning and emotional support for displaced children. Through our pivotal work on child-centered disaster risk reduction (DRR), we ensure that communities and their children can prepare for and cope with disasters as they increase in severity.
Friend, children — who often account for more than half of all disaster victims — are the most vulnerable in a crisis. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, climate change causes more extreme events and disasters afflict the most vulnerable communities, we must help keep them safe.
Learn more about our emergency relief efforts and see how you can help >>
Thank you for supporting children,
Alax Gealy
UNICEF USA |
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