UNFPA, partners deliver dignity kits to communities affected by flooding in BARMM

UNFPA and its partner Mindanao Organization for Social and Economic Progress (MOSEP) successfully delivered more than 300 dignity kits to those affected by the devastating floods and landslides in Maguindanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur, which affected almost a million people and left thousands needing support.

These dignity kits, which contain essential hygiene and sanitary items for women and girls, especially those who have been displaced or affected by crises, are a small step towards providing comfort and support to pregnant women, lactating mothers, babies, and other vulnerable individuals during this incredibly challenging time.

A mother checks the contents of her UNFPA dignity kit distributed after the onslaught of floods and landslides in Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur.

A total of 173 dignity kits were distributed when UNFPA joined a 60-person medical team from the Cotabato Regional Medical Center that provided pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology services, minor surgery, and psychosocial care for residents of Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur.

During the distribution of 143 dignity kits in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte, the rural health unit of Matanog conducted a health information session.

Local health workers hold a health information session in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte before distributing UNFPA dignity kits.

Dignity kits are designed to help maintain hygiene, dignity, and well-being in challenging circumstances and typically include items such as:

Menstrual hygiene products: Sanitary pads
Soap and personal hygiene items: Bath soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, face and bath towels, alcohol, laundry detergent, comb, slippers, nail cutter, chamber pot (arinola), pail and dipper
Underwear and clothing: Several pairs of underwear
Protection items: flashlight, whistle, etc.

Also participating in the two events were the Ministry of Health, Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) of Lanao Del Sur, IPHO Maguindanao, the local governments of the respective municipalities, the Philippine National Police, the Coast Guard, and the Philippine Marine Corps.

We remain committed to working alongside our partners to ensure that the needs of affected communities are met and that they receive the assistance necessary to rebuild their lives.

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