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HIGHLIGHTS
- East Asia and the Pacific is the world’s most disaster-affected region, home to one third of global disaster displacements. One in five of the world’s children lives in this region, amid overlapping crises intensified by climate change. From extreme storms and floods to earthquakes and conflict, these shocks uproot families, disrupt schooling, strain essential services and increase risks of violence and exploitation, with lasting impacts on children.
- UNICEF partners with governments, regional bodies, civil society and the private sector to strengthen child-sensitive and evidence-based risk analysis, preparedness, anticipatory action and rapid response. This includes strengthening local capacities for inclusive, accountable and gender-responsive action to save lives and protect children’s rights, while reinforcing climate- and disaster-resilient systems.
- UNICEF seeks $39.5 million to implement life-saving emergency response actions and strengthen national disaster management systems in 2026. Funding will sustain essential services in health, nutrition, WASH, social protection, education and child protection, helping countries protect vulnerable children and families, build resilience and act before crises fully unfold.
IN NEED
11.2 million children missed first dose of measles vaccine
4 million children affected by wasting
112 million people lack basic water services
3.2 million child displacements by weather-related disasters
210 million children are highly exposed to cyclones