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 children and women. 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.
See below for details of our emergency work in crises around the world. You can also donate to our Children's Emergency Fund, which enables us to respond rapidly to emergencies as they arise.
