UK Provides £1 Million In Humanitarian Aid To Typhoon Yagi Victims In Vietnam
A little girl trying to get the last grains of rice from her destroyed house | Source: UNICEF
The British government has announced £1 million in humanitarian aid to support Vietnam's recovery from the devastating Typhoon Yagi, which caused significant loss of life and damage in Northen Vietnam.
This funding will provide critical services such as health, clean water, and sanitation, as well as emergency supplies and cash assistance to the most affected areas.
Typhoon Yagi, recorded as the strongest storm to hit the South China Sea in 30 years, left 353 people dead and missing and injured over 800, as of 15 September 2024.
The UK’s aid will support the initial response to the impact of Typhoon Yagi, offering life-saving interventions and early recovery efforts through local humanitarian partners. The assistance will reach those most impacted, providing essential supplies and financial support to help them rebuild their lives.
This effort aligns with the UK's commitment to climate cooperation with Vietnam, where they are also collaborating on the Just Energy Transition Partnership. In addition to immediate relief, the UK is committed to bolstering Vietnam's long-term resilience to future climate-related disasters, reinforcing efforts to enhance Vietnam's capacity to withstand future climate challenges.
Vietnam’s vulnerability to extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change, has long been a focus of international cooperation. In addition to the UK's £1 million humanitarian aid package, several other countries and organizations have stepped forward to support Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi.
India transported 35 tons of Indian humanitarian aid by an Indian chartered plane on the night of September 15 to help people affected by the typhoon. The relief supplies include essential items such as water purifiers, blankets, mosquito nets, kitchenware, water tanks and solar lamps based on the needs of the affected communities and recommendations from the authorities. The shipment is worth USD 1 million.
The Australian Government announced that it will provide Vietnam with an initial aid package worth AUD 3 million, including humanitarian assistance efforts, emergency relief supplies and other essential services to respond to the damage caused by the typhoon.
The ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Center) sent a total of three batches of relief supplies to support Vietnamese people. The AHA Center’s cargoes include 2,000 household tool kits; 1,000 home repair tool kits; 1,000 kitchen tool kits; and 3,000 personal hygiene tool kits, with a total value of about US$250,000.
These contributions are part of a wider international effort to aid Vietnam during this difficult time, with other countries and NGOs expected to offer further assistance in the ongoing recovery process.