South-East Asia flooding 2011

In 2011, devastating floods along the Mekong in Cambodia left children and their families without homes, work, schools, safe water or food. Prey Vang province was submerged under three meters of water and around 1.2 million people in 17 other provinces were affected.

After disasters like this, local water is often unsafe to drink and sanitation systems, such as toilets and drainage, are damaged. Deadly water-borne diseases like diarrhoea and dysentery can rapidly spread. Children are very vulnerable and we race against time to save lives.

Save the Children launched an emergency response to provide assistance to the 2011 South East Asia flooding.

With help from our supporters, our colleagues on the ground were able to save lives and support children and families in the worst-affected areas. Together we helped ensure children had clean water and food and that communities could get schools back up and running.

Activities included:

Setting up and repairing damaged rain water catchment systems to help provide a safe source of drinking water.

Improving sanitation and hygiene facilities, including wells and toilets in ten affected schools.

Provision of water filters for affected communities.

Educating children about safe hygiene practices and sanitation in the aftermath of the floods.

Save the Children New Zealand sent $25,000 using our Children’s Emergency Fund to support children and families affected by this emergency.

As a result, around 4,000 children will be able to continue their education in safe, clean conditions. Thank You