Contribution to UNICEF Flood Response Suriname 2022 NL will make a contribution of EUR 200.000 to a UNICEF response to the floods of May 2022. Due to these floods, health facilities are damaged and not in operation, schools are closed and there is urgent need for safe drinking water, clothing, and other supplies as well as need for nutritional support as areas for agriculture were destroyed by the floods. UNICEF supports/will support the government, and more specifically the NCCR, to protect families and children and meet their urgent needs. UNICEF is currently providing initial support in selected schools and WASH supplies through the Ministry of Education. UNICEF is also preparing to scale up assistance to address the urgent need for food for children, provide Children Care Kits, and distribute female dignity supplies to ensure critical hygiene practices. Additionally, UNICEF is providing ongoing technical and coordination support to different line ministries and NCCR.