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UNICEF rushing school supplies to quake-affected children

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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said at a press release on April 21 that it had dispatched 150 school tents to the earthquake zone in a bid to support education authorities' goal of re-establishing regular classes by the end of April.

The 7.1 magnitude earthquake which struck near the town of Jiegu in northwest China, took a heavy toll on schools. Local education authorities estimate 80 percent of primary schools and 50 percent of secondary schools in the county were severely damaged.

UNICEF Tuesday dispatched 150 school tents to the earthquake zone. Yushu is one of the poorest counties in China.

Fully 50 percent of students in Jiegu Township are boarding students, sent from surrounding areas to the county seat for their studies. Yushu County has a total of 23,197 students and 938 teachers. The early return of children to school following disaster is an important step in helping them overcome psychosocial stress. The UNICEF 72 square meter classroom tents will provide space for 7,500 students to resume their studies. UNICEF is also sending student supply kits, blackboards and generators, as well as warm clothing, boots, wool blankets and school supplies for children in both day and boarding schools.

"We are very happy that strong Government efforts are being made to assist children to recommence classes following this disaster," said Dr. Yin Yin Nwe, UNICEF Representative in China and Chair of the UN Disaster Management Team. "We are working with education authorities to provide all the basic needs required for children to continue to learn."

As of 5 p.m. Thursday, the number of earthquake casualties stood at 2,187 dead, 80 missing and 12,135 injured. The lack of food, clothing and shelter combined with the high altitude, freezing temperatures and difficult road access continue to complicate relief efforts. Recent snowfall, high winds and the heavy traffic of relief convoys are also hindering efforts.

As search and rescue efforts wind down UNICEF continues to coordinate its assistance with local and national authorities best placed to assess the needs of children.

Food supply is also a serious problem in the earthquake zone and UN agencies are working together to coordinate assistance. Vitamin and mineral supplement packets from UNICEF will be provided along with staple foods for young children from World Food Programme in order to increase nutrient intake.

Currently, civil affairs authorities are still trying to determine the number of children who have lost one or both parents to the earthquake. Given the loss of lives caused by the earthquake and the extensive damage caused to homes, schools and communities, psychological distress to children and other vulnerable groups has been identified as a grave concern.

UNICEF will help the National Working Committee on Children and Women to establish "Child Friendly Spaces" to provide a range of psycho-social support services for affected children. UNICEF has found that 90–95 percent of children and women are able to recover following disasters from community based services alone; but 5–10 percent require more expert treatment to recover. Failure to promptly and appropriately address the psychological and social needs of children and communities can have long-term consequences on their capacity to recover.

UNICEF first assisted China between 1947 and 1951, providing emergency services, food and nutrition, health and hygiene training during and after the war of liberation. In 1979 UNICEF officially commenced its cooperation with the Government of China to support child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is on the ground in over 150 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence.

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