Yvette’s village no longer exists.
The 15-year-old girl like so many others in Burundi lost her home to floods and landslides that have increased in the face of climate change. Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world and is not equipped to protect its people from the frequent natural disasters it faces. But, Friend, it’s not just Yvette and it’s not just Burundi.
Pollution fuels pneumonia, the single biggest killer of children. Waterborne diseases spread with some of the worst flooding we’ve ever seen. Natural disasters force schools to close for months. Drought decimates the crops of millions. Yes, we see heartbreak in this list, but we also see exactly where UNICEF’s help is needed. Your monthly gift helps us prepare and act in both long-term crises and urgent emergencies caused by climate change.
Every month, your gift will power lifesaving programs that tackle the many impacts of climate change to help children no matter what they face. Start your monthly gift.
Nearly every child on Earth faces at least one climate-related hazard — we’re working towards long-term solutions for all of them. Your monthly gifts will help ensure that we can reach every child in need, especially as climate change and ongoing crises continue to threaten their childhoods.
We can’t overstate how powerful your gifts will be to help children like Yvette receive the opportunities they deserve. Make your first monthly gift and deliver a lifeline of support.
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