Morocco Earthquake | Children in Emergency

A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake has hit Morocco. Sadly, thousands have been reported to have died and buildings turned to rubble.

UNICEF teams are monitoring the situation as it unfolds and are ready to respond.

By donating to our Children's Emergency Appeal you can help children and families whose lives have been devastated by earthquakes and natural disasters.

Children in emergencies often lose their homes, school and their loved ones. Their access to food, water and healthcare is affected, and although parents and caregivers are doing all they can to keep their children safe, devastatingly, many children are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation.

We can’t stop emergencies from happening, but we can ensure that more children survive. That means being on the ground, delivering life-saving support during emergencies and being there long after a crisis has struck to help restore vital health and nutrition programs.

Every year, UNICEF responds to hundreds of emergencies, delivering life-saving care, safeguarding children’s rights and protecting them from harm. From emergency relief to long-term development solutions, UNICEF is 100 per cent donor funded.

Thanks to the contributions of our generous supporters, we're able to have a presence in over 190 countries around the world. With the scale of our infrastructure, pre-positioned supplies in areas prone to emergencies and our long-term development programs around the world, UNICEF can act quickly, delivering life-saving help to children in just 48 hours.

Please note: Should your donation not be needed in Morocco, we will use it in similar situations affecting the lives of children around the world.