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A family prepares their roof before the arrival of Typhoon Noru on September 27, 2022 in Quang Nam Province, Viet Nam.
Press release
27 September 2022
UNICEF concerned for children and families at risk in Viet Nam, stands ready to support government response to Typhoon Noru
Nearly 5.6 million people living in the region are likely to be affected by typhoon-force winds and torrential rainfall. Among them, one-third are children
A WASH Field Note
Document
29 March 2022
A WASH Field Note
In rural Viet Nam, 20 per cent of the population still do not have access to basic drinking water services, leading to leaving children vulnerable...

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How teachers can talk to children about Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Article
20 January 2022
How teachers can talk to children about COVID-19
Tips for having age appropriate discussions to reassure and protect children.
UN analysis on social impacts of COVID-19
Article
08 December 2021
COVID-19: What parents should know
Tips and guidance for protecting your family during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A severe acute malnourished 4-year-old boy, weighs only 8kg and he is noticeably smaller than average kids at his age, Tra Giang, Quang Ngai (Central Viet Nam).
Article
18 January 2021
Treating malnourished kids in the aftermath of the storms
In the aftermath of the storms and floods that struck central Viet Nam in October 2020, the number of children suffering from severe acute malnutrition
A third of the world’s children poisoned by lead, new groundbreaking analysis says
Press release
03 December 2020
UNICEF issues record US$6.4 billion emergency funding appeal to reach more than 190 million children impacted by humanitarian crises and the COVID-19 pandemic
Funds will support essential programs for children and families in need across 149 countries and territories through 2021
UNICEF airlifts 10 tons of therapeutic food to Viet Nam for malnourished children
Article
27 November 2020
UNICEF airlifts 10 tons of therapeutic food to Viet Nam
More nutrition supplies expected in the coming weeks to treat approximately over 4,000 acutely malnourished children every day for the next three months
Up close and personal in Viet Nam’s flooded central region
Blog post
16 November 2020
Up close and personal in Viet Nam’s flooded central region
On 10-11 November, I visited flood affected communes in Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces and saw first-hand the devastating impact this disaster...
Over 7.7 million people live in the 9 provinces affected by the natural disasters. Water levels in some areas have reached the highest point in over two decades. The storms have also damaged vital infrastructure, including electricity and roads, leaving many communities cut off from assistance and protection.
Photo essay
30 October 2020
2.5 million children affected as multiple natural disasters
Since early October parts of central Viet Nam have received unprecedented rains that, combined with three powerful tropical storms
Caring for my visually impaired children during floods
Photo essay
29 October 2020
Caring for my visually impaired children during floods
My house was destroyed by the storm, but my most pressing concern at the moment is how to send my child with visual impairment to the specialized care...