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UNICEF Philippines Humanitarian Situation Report No. 6 (Tropical Cyclones and Floods) - 21 December 2024 to 17 January 2025

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Highlights

• UNICEF’s response for families affected by successive tropical cyclones, conducted with government and partners, continues to meet critical humanitarian needs for health, nutrition, child protection, education, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and social protection.

• Humanitarian cash has reached 6,638 of the most vulnerable households, helping them address urgent needs, including those of children. Safe water for drinking and domestic use has been provided to 23,935 individuals. A total of 16,368 children are learning from education supplies which include recreation kits for individual and group play; and 110 children received psychological support services. Additionally, 383 children have been screened for acute malnutrition and access to healthcare services has been facilitated for 347 individuals.

Funding Overview and Partnerships

UNICEF Philippines is appealing for US$4,374,000 to deliver critical humanitarian services to up to 61,000 people, including around 22,0001 children. UNICEF is part of the broader appeal from the Humanitarian Country Team, which aims to raise US$42.4 million to support 535,000 people. UNICEF works with key government agencies, including the Department of Health (DOH), the National Nutrition Council (NNC), the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and the National Child Protection Working Group and their regional counterparts. Active and forthcoming partnerships with Action Against Hunger, Plan International Pilipinas, Catholic Relief Services, ACTED, World Vision, Humanity and Inclusion, and Miriam College Foundation will also enable broader humanitarian response and monitoring.

UNICEF extends sincere thanks to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund and the Government of the United Kingdom for their generous and crucial support. Additionally, UNICEF has received funding from UNICEF Thematic Funds and private sector donors in the Philippines to enhance the response efforts in the affected regions.