Philippines
In the Philippines there has been a devastating flood
which affected 15, 000 families. These
families need water and sanitation supplies.
The children are affected because they need water and sanitation, health
and nutrition, education and child
protection. Over 200,000 children were
affected by the flood. The flood killed
at least 957 people, with at least 49 still missing.
The
children are highly vulnerable to diarrhoeal disease and dehydration. UNICEF is
on the ground to support the government’s efforts, and is working round the
clock to provide for the many children and families affected. The water systems
of the two main areas affected, Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities, have been totally
destroyed leaving most residents with no safe, reliable source of water. With
the help of Unicef water kits, hygiene kits, temporary pit latrines and a
mobile water units have been brought over to the country.
The
families in the Philippines really need as much assistant that they can
get. The country is mainly focusing on
water and food and the education of the children has been put aside. The families also need shelter, blankets and
counseling to help them through this rough time. UNICEF will stay as long as needed to get
these families and communities back on their feet.
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