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Children at risk, UNICEF responding in Myanmar

Reports coming out of Myanmar are increasingly grim. Fatalities are likely to be in the tens of thousands, and the affected population more than 1 million.

UNICEF is taking the lead in water and sanitation--as children under 5 are particularly vulnerable to water-borne diseases in the aftermath of a natural disaster--as well as child protection, nutrition and education.

The key priorities for the 131 UNICEF staff in the field are providing drinking water, tents, tarpaulins, family kits, health kits, bednets and blankets.

We'll post additional updates as we get them.

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Posted by Alisa Aydin, UNICEF USA on May 6, 2008 11:25 AM |

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Comments (2)

sunaina:

Alisa, you are doing a very good job...How can we join hands with you in this great cause?
God bless you dear!

Posted by sunaina | May 6, 2008 2:42 PM

Posted on May 6, 2008 14:42

Robert Williams:

How is one able to volunteer there?
I just signed up for UNICEF volunteering.
I am a health professional and would like to help out.
Thanks

Posted by Robert Williams | May 6, 2008 3:58 PM

Posted on May 6, 2008 15:58

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