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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.
- A total of 28,939 individuals gained access to safe water, while 8,759 of the most vulnerable households received humanitarian cash transfers. Additionally, 16,368 learners were assisted in their education, 3,638 children aged 6-59 months were screened for acute malnutrition, and 1,791 children received routine immunization with UNICEF’s support. Furthermore, 2,812 individuals benefited from mental health and psychosocial support. A total of 8,842 individuals have participated in engagement actions.
Funding overview and partnerships
UNICEF Philippines aims to raise US$4,374,000 to deliver critical humanitarian services to up to 61,000 beneficiaries, 22,0001 of whom are children. This is part of the Humanitarian Country Team’s broader appeal to raise US$42.4 million to support 535,000 people. UNICEF works with the Department of Health (DOH), the National Nutrition Council, the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and the National Child Protection Working Group and their regional counterparts to deliver these services. 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 support 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. The funding UNICEF received from UNICEF Thematic Funds and private sector donors in the Philippines has also enhanced response efforts in affected regions.