Afghanistan’s most recent floods killed about 350 people, including dozens of children, and damaged more than 7,800 homes leaving over 5,000 families displaced. 

UNICEF has since provided safe water, hygiene kits with soap, toothbrushes and more to communities in Afghanistan. The children’s fund also organised hygiene sessions to teach civilians about handwashing and safe water storage amidst the natural disaster.

Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan said that international communities should “redouble efforts and investments to support communities to alleviate and adapt to the impact of climate change on children.”

UNICEF has also supported civilians in Afghanistan by offering cash assistance to help families provide for their basic needs, and by assigning health and nutrition teams to treat those injured and ill. Further, the agency has distributed warm clothing, blankets and household items to families who had lost possessions.