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In the Philippines, securing clean water in the aftermath of Typhoon Bopha

COMPOSTELA VALLEY, Philippines, 11 January 2013 - In the days after Typhoon Bopha had passed, UNICEF joined the Government of the Philippines in carrying out rapid assessments in the most affected areas of eastern and southern Mindanao. It immediately became clear that water and sanitation were a problem, with many homes and water sources damaged, destroyed or contaminated.

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