Support UNICEF's Emergency Relief: St. Vincent & the Grenadines - La Soufrière Volcano

Between 16,000 and 20,000 people, including children, have been evacuated due to the eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines last Friday.
The La Soufrière Volcano was known to last be active in 1979.

Together with its partners, UNICEF immediately started providing humanitarian assistance to approximately 4,800 children in need, a number of them in shelters.

More than 1,000 displaced and vulnerable families are expected to require immediate economic assistance due to the disruption of their livelihoods. A total of 62 shelters were opened on the island, hosting at least 3,200 people.

UNICEF needs your support to to reach the most vulnerable among the affected children and families to address immediate needs including life-saving water, sanitation and hygiene, as well as child protection services.