UNICEF calls for ‘speed and action’ to support children in flood-affected areas

Children are the most vulnerable group and bear the deepest scars after natural disasters. When storms and floods strike, they are usually the hardest hit, losing their homes, schools, access to clean water, learning opportunities, and healthcare.

UNICEF’s emergency response team in Viet Nam is currently on the ground, working closely with the Government of Viet Nam to deliver essential support to children and families in areas severely affected by flooding.

Ly Phat Viet Linh, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Programme Specialist at UNICEF Viet Nam, recently visited Yen Binh Primary School in Huu Lung district, Lang Son province. Although the flood has receded, he noticed that water levels potentially reached up to 3.5 - 4m.

“All the desks, books, teaching equipment, and computers were completely destroyed, with mud about 20cm thick covering the classrooms. UNICEF is eager to work with our partners to deliver support to students here as quickly as possible. Speed and action are what we always strive for,” he said.

According to UNICEF’s website, from September 29 to early October, Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo brought prolonged heavy rains, severe flooding, and landslides that caused casualties in northern Vietnam, leaving extensive damage in their wake. Many children and families lost loved ones, homes, livelihoods, and access to essential services.

UNICEF and its partners are thus working to support the most vulnerable children affected by Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo through activities such as providing financial assistance, restoring clean water and sanitation systems, rebuilding learning spaces, offering healthcare and nutrition services, and delivering psychological support to help children overcome hardship and resume stable learning.

For more information, please visit UNICEF’s website.

Donate to support children in flood-affected areas

Bank transfer:

- Account name: QUY NHI DONG LIEN HOP QUOC TAI VIET NAM

- Account number: 90154278802

- Transfer description: Bao2025

- Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam

For corporate donors, please contact:

Ms. Do Thi Thu Thuy – Corporate Partnerships Officer, UNICEF Vietnam

Phone: (+84) 919448866

Email: dttthuy@unicef.org