Rana Flowers delivers the supplies to people in Soc Trang Province. Photo by UNICEF
The supplies included soap bars, hand sanitisers, and ceramic water filters that will be available in schools, commune health centres and communities in seven provinces, including Soc Trang, Ben Tre, Ninh Thuan, Lao Cai, Dien Bien, Gia Lai, and Kon Tum.
The distribution of supplies was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and will be complemented by additional distributions in the following weeks. The supplies are accompanied by information material about proper handwashing and hygiene practices to help people and children stay safe.
“Hand-washing has never been more important than in the Covid-19 pandemic. However, many children and their families cannot do this simple act as clean water and basic hygiene facilities remain out of reach”, added Rana Flowers during a handover ceremony in Soc Trang Province.
The crisis in the Mekong Delta provinces is compounded by the drought and saltwater intrusion that has challenged the region since 2019.
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