Chinanews, September 4, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) website, about a month has passed since the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon.
A recent UNICEF survey estimated that about 100,000 children’s homes may be damaged or destroyed, and about 600,000 children may need psychological support.
On August 16, 2020, local time, in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, an excavator carried out demolition work at the explosion site in Beirut Port.
The picture shows the building destroyed by the explosion near the port.
According to website sources, the Beirut explosion had a serious impact on children.
Between August 10th and 24th, UNICEF’s partners conducted a quick assessment. Half of the respondents said that the children in their family are showing behavioral changes or experiencing trauma and extreme stress. sign.
UNICEF estimates that about 300,000 people, including about 100,000 children, have their homes damaged or destroyed. At the same time, about 600,000 children may need psychological support.
The report also shows that the Beirut port caused hundreds of deaths; at least more than 6,500 people were injured, including about 1,000 children.
At least 183 educational facilities were destroyed, affecting more than 77,000 children and young people.
The explosion also caused severe damage to 3 hospitals and at least 20 medical institutions suffered moderate or severe damage.
Currently, UNICEF is working with the Lebanese government and international non-governmental organizations to step up its response to the situation after the Beirut bombing.