UNICEF On The Ground In Myanmar Delivering Critical Supplies

Some 130 UNICEF technical and operations staff continued to travel to the areas affected by Cyclone Nargis today, identifying the greatest threats to children and women and delivering much-needed supplies. “Time is of the essence,” said Ann M. Veneman, UNICEF Executive Director. “UNICEF had prepositioned emergency supplies, which staff in country are now distributing as quickly as possible, and more staff and supplies are on the way.

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Filed under: Aid / Disasters on May 15th, 2008