New York: The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF has rushed much-needed help for tens of thousands of children in Afghanistan, who are being affected by the current flash floods, mainly in Baghlan, Badakhshan, and Ghor.
Afghanistan’s most recent floods killed around 350 people, including dozens of kids, and damaged over 7,800 homes leaving more than 5,000 families displaced, UNICEF stated.
According to UNICEF, it has since provided hygiene kits with soap, clean water, toothbrushes, and more to people in Afghanistan. The UNICEF organized hygiene sessions to teach people regarding handwashing and clean water storage amidst the natural disaster.
Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan, stated that global communities should “redouble efforts and investments to assist communities to alleviate and adapt to the impact of climate change on children.”
UNICEF stated that it has supported civilian population in Afghanistan by offering cash aid to help families provide for their basic needs, and by assigning nutrition and health teams to treat those wounded and ill. Further, the UNICEF has also distributed warm clothing, blankets, and household items to the affected families.
