On September 15, 2018, Super Typhoon Mangkhut made landfall on Luzon, the largest and most populous island in the Philippines.
With more than 1.5 million people affected, half of them children, UNICEF is committed to working with the Government and local partners on the ground to respond in the most affected communities.
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Across the globe, when emergencies strike, UNICEF is always committed to helping children and families survive and stay safe and healthy. Last year alone, UNICEF responded to 337 humanitarian emergencies — from conflicts to natural disasters — in 102 countries.
Working with local partners, UNICEF steps up where help is needed most, delivering urgently needed supplies like safe drinking water, hygiene sanitation kits and medicines. Trained staff offer psychosocial support and educational materials to get children back to learning and playing as soon as possible.
