The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan is beyond comprehension and the images saturating the media are heart wrenching. As a former teacher I know that these tragic events and profound images are not limited to adults. Children and youth, rightfully so, have questions and concerns. To support parents and teachers our colleagues from UNICEF Australia have developed a comprehensive Natural Disaster Education Kit. In the kit you will find:
Thirty years ago, only one out of five children were immunized against killer diseases like measles and polio. Throughout the developing world, millions of children were dying of illnesses that had all but disappeared in the world’s wealthier countries. Since then, a near miracle has taken place. Now, four out of five children are protected by vaccines. Polio is on the verge of elimination. Measles and tetanus deaths have been reduced dramatically. This miracle did not happen by itself.
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