Charity offers $150,000 on relief for affected children
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Global child-rights charity Plan International says it will spend US$150,000 (Bt4.5 million) on emergency relief supplies for about 6,000 children and mothers affected by Thailand's flooding.
After visiting evacuation centres in Ayutthaya, one of the worst hit among 27 provinces, Plan Thailand has committed to deliver a comprehensive relief package for the evacuation centres, including items for young children – one of the floods’ most affected and vulnerable groups. Of the 2.4 million flood victims, 700,000 are believed to be children.
The items include diapers, baby food, clothes, children’s lifejackets, medical supplies, recreational kits such as toys and books, and toiletries for children and mothers, as well as boats for their communities.
“While many humanitarian supplies from other aid agencies cater for adults, Plan has been asked by the Thai government to contribute with immediate aid, including psychosocial assistance, for young children and mothers, which is Plan’s expertise,” Plan Thailand acting country director Sunan Samrianrum said.
Plan International has worked with children and their communities in Thailand for three decades.
