By U.S. Fund for UNICEF | UNICEF USA
Six months after Typhoon Haiyan tore through the central Philippines, notable signs of recovery have emerged. With UNICEF’s support, children have returned to school, and the most vulnerable have been provided with life-saving vaccinations and access to safe water.
UNICEF and partners reached 470,000 preschool and school-aged children with learning supplies and materials in the affected areas. Some 135,000 children benefited from 1,351 UNICEF-supported ‘temporary learning spaces’ equipped with school-in-a-box kits, and recreational and early childhood and development materials. Some 900 education service providers were trained on emergency-related subjects including disaster risk reduction and continuing education during emergencies.
The storm impacted 14 million people, 5.9 million of whom are children, and though UNICEF has helped many begin to re-build their lives and return to school, there is still a long road ahead. UNICEF’s efforts would not be possible without your support and generosity – we thank you.
Photos in this report © UNICEF Giacomo Pirozzi.
For a comprehensive look at UNICEF’s response to Typhoon Haiyan, please see the attached complete four month progress report.
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