Resources on emergencies
Sichuan Earthquake One Year Report: May 2009
Minutes after picking up seismological reports of a major tremor in the vicinity of Chengdu, UNICEF China and the global UNICEF Operations Centre in New York began to gather information on the situation of children.
One year after Cyclone Nargis: On the road to recovery
The One Year Update after Cyclone Nargis elaborates UNICEF’s Emergency Response and its results in the key areas of interventions to inform our partners, donors and well wishers.
UNICEF Humanitarian Action Report 2009
The Humanitarian Action Report (HAR) is UNICEF’s annual humanitarian funding appeal for children and women affected byprotracted emergencies. In 2009, requirements to support UNICEF-assisted emergency response total US$ 1,000,494,205.
Six Month Report: China Earthquake Emergency
Six months after the Wenchuan earthquake, the response has shifted from rescueto recovery and reconstruction. This period of recovery is crucial, as survivors ofthe earthquake begin to rebuild their lives and communities.
Bringing public services to those who need them most after the Wenchuan earthquake
Following the Wenchuan earthquake, the Government of China has launched a gigantic reconstructioneffort, showing remarkable commitment and capacity. The enormous attention to each individualhuman life in the rescue effort has been widely recognized...
Three Month Report: Sichuan Earthquake Emergency, August 2008
A massive earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale struck eastern SichuanProvince on Monday, 12 May 2008 at 2:28 PM. More than 120 million people inSichuan and the adjoining provinces of Gansu, Chongqing, Yunnan, and Shaanxi,many living in...
UNICEF Emergency Response: 60 days after Cyclone Nargis
Sixty days on, Myanmar is still struggling to recover from the unprecedented devastation.UNICEF Myanmar sent out national staff to the affected areas on 4 May to rapidly assess the situation, and plan for emergency relief and response.
UNICEF NEWS from Aceh & Nias, Indonesia
Under the motto “Learning is exciting, playing is fun!” and introducing the new child friendly school mascot, UNICEF this month launches the Back To School Campaign for the third time in Aceh since the tsunami.
14 earthquake-resistant schools open, 86 nearing completion in Aceh and Nias
Minutes after picking up seismological reports of a major tremor in the vicinity of Chengdu, UNICEF China and the global UNICEF Operations Centre in New York began to gather information on the situation of children.
Timor-Leste Now and the Future. January 2007
A feature magazine chronicling the issues facing children and young people in Timor-Leste in the aftermath of last year's internal conflict and mapping out how UNICEF is working with partners to restore peace and help women and children.
Field action guide for psychosocial assessment of children and families in emergencies. 2005
This mini book is meant to guide the formation of a team to assess the psychosocial as well as physical needs of children, their families and the communities and in making recommendations for ensuing support.
Handbook on psychosocial assessment of children and communities in emergencies. 2005
This handbook elaborates on the need for appropriate community friendly psychosocial assessment in an emergency situation, emphasizing self-help and mutual help as it relates to children and their families.
