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18 September 2023

Harmony amidst challenges: Echoes of joy in an earthquake-stricken village

In a small elementary school nestled amidst an earthquake-stricken village in Khoy County, Northwest Iran, the clouds above, despite their gloominess, appeared to reflect the resilience of the students, mirroring their happiness and contagious joy. Despite the challenging circumstances, a popular children's song resonated through the air,…

14 September 2023

Nearly 300,000 children affected in Libya after Storm Daniel devastates entire communities - UNICEF

NEW YORK/AMMAN/TRIPOLI, 14 September 2023 - Nearly 300,000 children are estimated to have been exposed to the powerful Storm Daniel across eastern Libya and a growing number of children and families are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance, following significant damage to numerous homes, hospitals, schools...

21 February 2023

Earthquake response: Humanitarian situation report 6-16 February 2023

UNICEF’s earthquake immediate response plan aims at reaching 5.4 million people, including 2.6 million children, from February to May 2023. As cluster lead for WASH, Nutrition and Education and as responsible for the areas of Child Protection, UNICEF is coordinating with partners in the affected areas to assess da...

Lebanon: Escalating crisis puts children at risk as the majority of families cannot afford to meet the basic needs of their children

BEIRUT, 1 July 2021 – Children in Lebanon are bearing the brunt of one of the world’s worst economic collapses in recent times [1] , according to a survey released by UNICEF today. A series of mutually reinforcing crises, including a devastating recession, have left families and children in Lebanon in a dire situa...

UNICEF Lebanon Humanitarian Situation Report No. 10

UNICEF successfully designed and rolled out the Emergency Cash Grant to over 70,000 people. Over 35,000 children, parents and primary caregivers were reached by UNICEF and partners with community-based mental health and psycho-social support. UNICEF and partners provided 45,700 children under 5 with essential nutr...

18 September 2020

UNICEF Lebanon Humanitarian Situation Report No. 7 (Beirut Explosions)

UNICEF assisted 15,404 people with temporary access to adequate quantity of safe water for drinking and domestic use and reached over 17,205 affected people with public health awareness messages. UNICEF reached 1,537 parents and primary caregivers with community-based mental health and psycho-social support, and p...

04 September 2020

UNICEF Lebanon Humanitarian Situation Report No. 6 (Beirut Explosions)

UNICEF reconnected 155 buildings to the public water systems, installed 873 water tanks in damaged households, and distributed 4,485 hygiene kits and 462 baby kits to affected families. UNICEF reached 1,768 children and 950 caregivers with psycho-social first aid, and 1340 children and caregivers with psycho-socia...

UNICEF Lebanon Humanitarian Situation Report No. 5 (Beirut Explosions)

The death toll of the explosions at the Beirut Port on 4 August has risen to 180. Over 6,500 were injured, estimated 1,000 of whom are children. UNICEF installed 168 water tanks in damaged households, 150 of which were installed by trained youth, reconnected 39 buildings to the public water systems, and distribute...

UNICEF delivers critical supplies to support children and families affected by Beirut explosions

BEIRUT, 25 AUGUST 2020 – UNICEF has been able to deliver 18 shipments of critical humanitarian supplies, totalling 67 tons, through two airlifts and commercial cargo routes to support children and families affected by the Beirut explosions earlier this month. The shipments included vital personal protective equipm...

UNICEF Lebanon Humanitarian Situation Report No. 4 (Beirut Explosions)

The death toll of the explosions at the Beirut Port on 4 August has risen to 178. Over 6,500 were injured, estimated 1,000 of whom are children. There are four reported deaths of children. Dozens still reported missing. In the immediate aftermath of the explosions, UNICEF with WHO supported the Ministry of Public ...

Beirut explosions: UNICEF urgently appeals for US$46.7 million to support 100,000 children over the next three months

BEIRUT/GENEVA, 14 August 2020- UNICEF is urgently appealing for US$46.7 million to respond to the needs of children and families severely affected by the Beirut explosions on 4 August. The death toll from the explosion has increased to at least 171, including three children. A further 6,000 people, including aroun...

UNICEF Lebanon Humanitarian Situation Report No. 3 (Beirut Explosions)

The death toll of the two explosions that hit the city of Beirut on 4 August has risen to over 160 people, with more than 6,000 injured, of which over 1,000 are children, and 110 people are still reported missing. At least three hospitals have been severely damaged or destroyed, and out of 55 medical facilities pr...