A: Hey there! Did you hear about the earthquake in Myanmar a couple of months back?
B: Nah, what happened?
A: Well, it seems things are worse than we thought. UNICEF is saying more than 6 million people need help and over 2 million of them are children!
B: Whoa, that's a lot! What about the death toll?
A: The junta said the disaster killed over 3,700 people and injured more than 5,000. Many folks in Sagaing, near the epicenter, are still living in tents or makeshift shelters.
B: That must be tough... Are there any places helping them out?
A: Yeah, temples are giving a hand to youngsters who lost their parents and homes. But it's putting a lot of stress on them mentally. They're worried about depression and PTSD.
B: That sounds terrible. Is anyone doing something about their mental health?
A: UNICEF is trying, but they said it's hard to reach all the kids who need help. They prioritize helping the most vulnerable ones first.
B: I hope things get better for them soon... Do you think there will be long-term support from the international community?
A: Yeah, Trevor Clark from UNICEF said they should provide long-term support as the situation in Myanmar is ongoing. He also said it's important to prioritize helping children because of their vulnerability.
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UNICEF is calling for a more urgent response to the massive earthquake in Myanmar two months ago. Officials say more than 6 million people desperately need life-saving assistance. The figure includes 2 million children.
The country's junta says the disaster killed more than 3,700 people and injured over 5,000. Many survivors in Sagaing near the epicenter are still living in tents and makeshift shelters.
Temples are caring for youngsters who lost their parents and homes. But the stress is taking a severe mental toll. The UN children's agency is warning of depression and PTSD.
UNICEF Regional Chief of Emergency Trevor Clark suggested there are difficulties accessing high numbers of children in need of mental health support.
He said: "We, based on humanitarian principles, will prioritize where the most vulnerable children are, and we'll get to them."
He also said the international community should be providing long-term support as the dire situation in Myanmar drags on.
B: Nah, what happened?
A: Well, it seems things are worse than we thought. UNICEF is saying more than 6 million people need help and over 2 million of them are children!
B: Whoa, that's a lot! What about the death toll?
A: The junta said the disaster killed over 3,700 people and injured more than 5,000. Many folks in Sagaing, near the epicenter, are still living in tents or makeshift shelters.
B: That must be tough... Are there any places helping them out?
A: Yeah, temples are giving a hand to youngsters who lost their parents and homes. But it's putting a lot of stress on them mentally. They're worried about depression and PTSD.
B: That sounds terrible. Is anyone doing something about their mental health?
A: UNICEF is trying, but they said it's hard to reach all the kids who need help. They prioritize helping the most vulnerable ones first.
B: I hope things get better for them soon... Do you think there will be long-term support from the international community?
A: Yeah, Trevor Clark from UNICEF said they should provide long-term support as the situation in Myanmar is ongoing. He also said it's important to prioritize helping children because of their vulnerability.
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UNICEF is calling for a more urgent response to the massive earthquake in Myanmar two months ago. Officials say more than 6 million people desperately need life-saving assistance. The figure includes 2 million children.
The country's junta says the disaster killed more than 3,700 people and injured over 5,000. Many survivors in Sagaing near the epicenter are still living in tents and makeshift shelters.
Temples are caring for youngsters who lost their parents and homes. But the stress is taking a severe mental toll. The UN children's agency is warning of depression and PTSD.
UNICEF Regional Chief of Emergency Trevor Clark suggested there are difficulties accessing high numbers of children in need of mental health support.
He said: "We, based on humanitarian principles, will prioritize where the most vulnerable children are, and we'll get to them."
He also said the international community should be providing long-term support as the dire situation in Myanmar drags on.
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Summary
UNICEF urgently calls for aid following a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, affecting over 6 million people, including 2 million children. The disaster has claimed more than 3,700 lives and injured over 5,000, primarily in Sagaing near the epicenter. Survivors are living in temporary shelters,
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250529_26/
Date: May 29, 2025
Created: 2025/05/30 07:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:53
Last Read: 2025/05/30 07:53