Officials behind humanitarian relief efforts in Vanuatu are desperately trying to connect those in need with crucial aid.
On Friday and Saturday, Cyclone Pam struck the South Pacific island country with winds of more than 185 mph, Reuters reported. The Category 5 storm has killed at least 24 people and left roughly 3,300 homeless.
But the cyclone's broader impact is much larger. UNICEF Pacific Deputy Representative Isabelle Austin said in a statement released on Sunday that about 60,000 children in Vanuatu have been affected by the devastation.
"We are particularly concerned about their health, nutrition, safety, schooling and recovery," she said.
Schools and early childhood centers have been damaged, and access to safe drinking water and sanitation has been compromised due to the storm, UNICEF reported.
While need is great, however, international aid organizations are stepping up to help those who need it.
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