As Filipino families gathered to welcome 2022, there are 846,000 children who need help after Typhoon Odette destroyed their homes. A more infectious strain of Covid-19 and continued heavy rainfall over typhoon-affected areas pose an additional danger and can further slow down aid efforts.
Working with the Philippine Government, Unicef Philippines Representative Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov said their assessment teams from Surigao del Norte, Siargao Island, Dinagat Island, Southern Leyte, Cebu and Bohol reported that children need safe drinking water, health, nutrition and psychosocial support, protection from violence and continuation of learning.
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