A severely malnourished child at a feeding centre in Oromiya Region, Ethiopia. He is receiving UNICEF-supplied therapeutic milk.
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When an emergency strikes, UNICEF staff in the area react rapidly. The first aid we deliver usually arrives within 48 hours.
Emergency specialists assess the immediate need, focusing on women and children. With permanent offices in the field, UNICEF is well placed to coordinate relief by road and air.
Following emergency relief efforts, UNICEF works to promote long-term rehabilitation and improve conditions for children.
Use the links below to find out about UNICEF’s emergency work in current crises around the world. You can also donate to our Children's Emergency Fund, which enables us to respond so rapidly to emergencies as they arise.
The Department For International Development (DFID) is the UK Government department working to promote sustainable development and eliminate world poverty. You can find out what they are doing to help victims of emergencies on the DFID website.
