Disaster Response Syrian Arab Republic Project #22709

UNICEF Emergency Response

by UNICEF USA

Project Report | Feb 16, 2026
Update: UNICEF Emergency Response

By Sha Ni Wang | Senior Associate, CCSP

UNICEF/UNI869131/HtetU

Dear Friend,

Around the world, children continue to face extraordinary challenges as they are caught in conflict, disaster, displacement and economic turmoil. In 2026, UNICEF estimates that more than 200 million children will require humanitarian assistance in 133 countries across the globe. Their lives are being shaped by forces far beyond their control: violence, the threat of famine, intensifying climate shocks, and the widespread collapse of essential services.

With your support, UNICEF teams and partners are working every day in the hardest-hit contexts to protect children from disease, malnutrition, violence, exploitation, and loss of learning. In the first half of 2025, UNICEF achieved the following results for children in emergencies:

5.7 million children vaccinated against measles
2.8 million children with severe malnutrition admitted for treatment
21.1 million people access safe water
6.9 million children benefiting from formal or non-formal education
4.6 million children, adolescents, and caregivers accessing mental health and psychosocial support
792,668 households reached with UNICEF-funded cash transfer

We are deeply grateful to partners and donors like you for your commitment to make UNICEF’s work in humanitarian emergencies possible. As UNICEF relies entirely on voluntary contributions, UNICEF’s humanitarian action depends on our collective willingness and ability to address children’s most pressing needs by investing in proven solutions. Together, we can turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities — and ensure that every child, no matter where they live, has the chance to survive, grow and thrive.

In partnership,

Sha Ni Wang

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Oct 17, 2025
Update: UNICEF Emergency Response

By Sha Ni Wang | Senior Associate, CCSP

UNICEF/UNI599481/Fazylova

Dear Friend,

UNICEF believes in Resilience for All. Children with disabilities face unique vulnerabilities during disasters, ranging from their exclusion in disaster preparedness, to challenges in accessing emergency information, to difficulties accessing safe spaces. This risks marginalizing a significant group unless deliberate, inclusive strategies are implemented to make disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives accessible and responsive.

With your generous, flexible emergency support, UNICEF’s efforts in disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction (DiDRR) are transforming the way communities prepare for and respond to emergencies, ensuring that no child is left behind. By integrating all-of-society approaches into DRR programming in numerous countries, UNICEF is multiplying results for children, particularly those with disabilities.

In the Islamic Republic of Iran, UNICEF collaborated with partners to develop DRR guidelines for children with disabilities. These guidelines addressed the disaster management cycle and tailored preparedness efforts for children with hearing impairments and physical disabilities, and for those on the autism spectrum. This initiative marked a critical step in ensuring that emergency planning is inclusive and responsive to diverse needs.

In Tajikistan, UNICEF focused on creating accessible disaster preparedness materials, building capacity and generating evidence. DRR resources in Braille and sign language and in other formats were developed to ensure children with disabilities could access vital information. Training sessions for national stakeholders and organizations of persons with disabilities strengthened their ability to support children during emergencies. These efforts enhanced preparedness – and informed future policies through evidence-based approaches.

In Turkmenistan, UNICEF prioritized inclusive school safety by conducting risk-informed assessments in educational facilities, developing disability-specific emergency guidelines and building the capacity of administrative and teaching personnel, with the involvement of organizations of persons with disabilities. These efforts addressed the environmental barriers faced by children with disabilities, while increasing the number of children benefiting from improved safety measures in schools and rehabilitation centers.

In India, UNICEF supported the National Disaster Management Authority in revising emergency handbooks to integrate disability inclusion, gender-responsive principles and child protection. Workshops involving organizations of persons with disabilities ensured accessibility in emergency planning, while new guidelines for mainstreaming DiDRR in six core life-saving sectors facilitated the inclusion of marginalized groups. This intersectional approach strengthened partnerships and empowered communities to build resilience.

These efforts have created a resilient framework for children with disabilities to participate actively and safely in their communities. Despite ongoing challenges, your support has been pivotal in setting new standards for inclusive humanitarian action, ensuring every child’s voice is heard and every life is protected. Thank you for making this impact possible.

In partnership,

Sha Ni Wang
Senior Associate, Corporate and Civil Society Partnerships

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Jun 20, 2025
Update: Emergency Response

By Sha Ni Wang | Senior Associate, Corporate Partnerships

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