Japan provides $2 million in emergency aid to IOM and UNICEF in Vietnam to overcome the consequences of typhoon Yagi

This important support will help affected and displaced households and children overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives.

This funding will help address the urgent needs of children and families affected by Typhoon Yagi.

Following super typhoon Yagi and the resulting flooding and landslides in northern provinces of Vietnam, on September 7, the Government of Japan announced a $2 million grant to IOM and UNICEF to support critical relief and early recovery efforts in Vietnam.

The project includes US$1 million to provide essential water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH) and child protection services provided by UNICEF Viet Nam to 21,251 individuals and US$1 million for IOM Viet Nam to support temporary shelter and provide essential supplies to 16,800 individuals in the provinces most affected by the storm.

Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki shared that Vietnam has a proverb “The whole leaf covers the torn leaf”, the Japanese government wants to ensure that this aid contributes to the recovery and reconstruction of some of the most vulnerable communities in Vietnam in rural areas that suffered heavy damage after the storm.

“I hope that this comprehensive approach with trusted partners will set a solid roadmap for recovery and reconstruction. It is now more important than ever that we act quickly to achieve our shared vision of a strong, prosperous and resilient Vietnam,” Ambassador Ito stressed.

This funding will address the urgent needs of children and families affected by the most devastating storm to hit Vietnam in 70 years. With widespread impacts across the northern provinces, the storm caused extensive damage, killing more than 300 people, destroying or damaging more than 100,000 homes, schools and healthcare facilities, evacuating and relocating 237,000 families, leaving an estimated 570,000 people without access to clean water and safe sanitation, and making child protection risks even more difficult.

The support will also act as a bridge to facilitate broader multi-sectoral coordination and strengthen cross-cutting efforts to ensure shelter, health care, education and nutrition to meet the comprehensive needs of children and families. As part of the joint United Nations (UN) partnership with the Government of Viet Nam, IOM and UNICEF are focusing on supporting the most vulnerable households, including children, who are displaced and displaced.

While emergency relief efforts are underway, follow-up assistance is needed to ensure that affected people are provided with safe shelter and access to essential services. The Japanese support will allow IOM and UNICEF to expand their reach and accelerate reconstruction and recovery efforts.

The Japanese government's contributions will also contribute to addressing gender issues through activities supporting the repair of sanitation facilities, improving lighting in evacuation centers, and promoting the safety of women and girls through targeted interventions.

This support will help communities restore access to WASH and essential child protection services that were weakened, damaged or destroyed by the storm.

“This support from the Japanese government comes at a crucial time when children and families in typhoon-affected areas are facing unimaginable hardship,” said UNICEF Representative in Viet Nam Silvia Danailov.

The UNICEF Representative in Viet Nam hopes that this support will help communities restore access to WASH and essential child protection services that were weakened, damaged or destroyed by the storm.

Acting Chief of Mission for IOM Vietnam Mitsue Pembroke highly appreciated the support of the Japanese government: “Through the Partnership for Disaster Risk Reduction in Vietnam framework together with the authorities and stakeholders at the provincial and local levels, IOM will ensure coordinated efforts to assist the most vulnerable people who have suffered severe damage or are being displaced from their previous homes, especially those facing economic hardship, women, girls and people with disabilities.”

Japan and Vietnam have a long-standing cooperative partnership. To date, the Japanese government has provided emergency relief supplies to 2,000 households to repair damage caused by the typhoon, including water purification equipment and multi-purpose plastic sheets, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), emergency relief shipments through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disasters (AHA Centre) and UNICEF.

In addition, in disaster prevention, Japan is also a country that is frequently affected by natural disasters and has a lot of experience in this field. Japan is committed to continuing to cooperate with Vietnam to share its experience in disaster prevention in the future.

With vital support from Japan, IOM and UNICEF are committed to helping people in northern Vietnam rebuild their lives after this natural disaster. The continued support of international partners is crucial, not only as communities rebuild from the devastating devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, but also to build resilience against future disasters.

To date, the Japanese government's support to overcome the consequences of Typhoon Yagi includes:

* Provided emergency relief supplies, including water filtration equipment and multi-purpose plastic sheets, to 2,000 households to help them overcome storm damage.

* Provision of emergency relief consignments through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disasters (AHA Centre) (including 2,000 household kits, 1,000 evacuation repair kits, 1,000 kitchenware sets and 3,000 personal hygiene kits, with a total value of approximately USD 250,000, of which USD 230,000 is provided through the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF).

* Emergency relief supplies through UNICEF (including 850 water tanks, worth 70,000 USD).

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/nhat-ban-ho-tro-khan-cap-2-trieu-usd-cho-iom-va-unicef-tai-viet-nam-de-khac-phuc-hau-qua-bao-yagi-289668.html