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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
01/18/2021
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
12/03/2020
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
11/27/2020
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
11/16/2020
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
10/30/2020
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
Blog post
10/29/2020
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...
Nguyen Van Hat, 48 years old and his family stand in front of his house built and supported by the local authority some years ago. Mr. Hat's family was reunited a few days after the terrible flood receded.
Blog post
10/29/2020
Braving the flood to look after my buffaloes
“We lost almost everything. Our biggest asset are the two buffaloes, but they were swept away by the flash flood.”, said Nguyen Van Hoat, 48 years old. Hoat
Landslides caused by Storm Molave bury at least 13 families in remote district.
Statement
10/29/2020
VIET NAM: Landslides caused by Storm Molave bury at least 13 families in remote district.
The storm and flood has completely blown off the roof of the house and washed away all furniture of Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa and Mr. Phan Thanh Tuan at Tan Le Hamlet, An Thuy Commune, Le Thuy District, Quang Binh.
Statement
10/28/2020
UNICEF Statement on impact of Storm Molave in Viet Nam
Donate to help children and women in need
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10/22/2020
Donate to help children and women in need
Since 6 October 2020, the Central Region of Viet Nam has experienced prolonged, heavy rains that have caused severe and widespread flooding and landslides.