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UNICEF Philippines (Typhoon Rai) Humanitarian Situation Report, 9 May 2022

Pays
Philippines
Sources
UNICEF
Date de publication

Highlights

  • Through the continuing UNICEF response to communities affected by Super Typhoon Rai (Odette), 120,484 children and women have accessed primary healthcare in UNICEF-supported facilities; 86,180 individuals have been reached by emergency water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) supplies; 77,138 children have been screened for wasting; 7,579 people were given access to safely report sexual exploitation and abuse; access of 37,657 children to education has been supported; and humanitarian cash transfers have benefitted 1,783 households. Messaging on prevention and access to services has reached more than 5.5 million people.

  • UNICEF reiterates its call for all partners to continue supporting emergency response, as the needs in the affected areas remain significant, especially as some areas in Region VIII have again been impacted by Tropical Storm Megi (Agaton).

  • UNICEF has received US$12.4 million (31 per cent) for the response, leaving a funding gap of US$27.4 million (69 per cent). These resources are for both Typhoon Rai and the continuing COVID-19 response.

Situation in Numbers

2.4 million people and 912,000 children in need of humanitarian assistance

133,800 children at risk of malnutrition

2.4 million people in need of health services

2.4 million people in need of WASH services

912,000 children in need of protection services

711,000 children in need of education in emergency support

Funding Overview and Partnerships

UNICEF appeals for US$39.8 million to provide humanitarian services to 492,000 people, which include 293,000 children, in the Philippines. The appeal covers two pillars: (a) UNICEF’s humanitarian preparedness and response to Typhoon Rai-affected areas in 11 regions with 72 per cent of overall funding, and (b) nationwide COVID-19 prevention and response with 28 per cent of overall funding. Flexible and timely humanitarian funding is required to meet the pressing needs of children and their families in disaster-affected areas who are experiencing the devastating impacts of the typhoon and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UNICEF expresses its sincere gratitude to the generous and valuable contributions to the response by the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund, the Government of Japan, the Government of Korea, and the Government of France. Furthermore, UNICEF made over US$4.6 million funding from UNICEF Thematic Funds, National Committee contributions and the private sector available to scale up the emergency response in affected areas (out of which US$1.4 million is a loan).

UNICEF implements the programme in partnership with the following government agencies: the Department of Health (DOH), the National Nutrition Council, the Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Child Protection Working Groups and their sub-national counterparts. Furthermore, UNICEF has partnered with national and international non-governmental organizations, namely, Action Against Hunger, Community and Family Services International, Plan International, Save the Children, Bantay Bata, Samaritan’s Purse, and other United Nations agencies.

Situation Overview and Humanitarian Needs

Humanitarian needs remain for the most vulnerable 2.4 million people, including 912,000 children, especially after the recent onslaught of Tropical Storm Megi. Health and nutrition services have resumed but face constraints in usable facilities, equipment and personnel. WASH Cluster partners are shifting from emergency to early recovery through multi-phase recovery and rehabilitation strategic plans and collaborating with the Shelter and Camp Coordination and Camp Management Clusters. Child protection and mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) remain an urgent need. CARAGA and Region VIII continue to need temporary learning spaces (TLSs) and teaching-learning materials to supplement government releases. Data on early childhood education and child development workers continue to be consolidated.