Recovering from earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye
Updated 5 February 2024 One year since two devastating earthquakes and thousands of aftershocks hit south-east Türkiye and Syria, millions of children are still in need of assistance. The earthquakes destroyed homes and vital infrastructure, leaving children homeless, vulnerable and without adequate access to essential services. UNICEF was on the…, How has UNICEF responded?, In the immediate aftermath of the earthquakes, UNICEF worked around the clock to meet families’ most immediate needs, providing life-saving assistance such as safe water, hygiene kits, and vaccines, as well as well as psychosocial support and temporary learning centres. Despite these efforts, the needs of the affected populations remain enormous…, UNICEF in emergencies, UNICEF is on the ground before, during, and after emergencies, working to reach children and families with lifesaving aid and long-term assistance. When a sudden onset emergency such as an earthquake or hurricane strikes, it's children who suffer first and suffer most. At the onset of an emergency – whether it’s a conflict or a natural disaster –…