Goodwill Ambassador Shakira Visits Cyclone-Affected Bangladesh

Kuli: You are watching UNICEF television.

A community struggles to rebuild after the cyclone shattered their
lives and homes. In this village of some 80 families, almost every
family suffered a lost of a loved one. Witnessing the devastation
first hand is UNICEF’s goodwill ambassador and international
super star Shakira. This young couple told Shakira that they had
lost two of their children and this old woman fought her ordeal of
surviving by climbing on top of a tree.

To attend the needs of children affected by the cyclone, UNICEF
has setup more than 60 safe heavens like this. Children including
many orphans like 11 year old Nipa are looked after and are given
opportunities to play and learn. More centers will be established in
the coming weeks to provide social support to 20,000 children. At
this primary school is heavily damaged by the cyclone; students
welcome their guest with a folk song.

Shakira: School is always an oasis in the middle of any tragedy, school goes
beyond education is the space where kids can grow in a healthy
environment, away from the troubles for at least a few hours and
they can be--they can be children again.

Kuli: These women and children are waiting to receive family kits that
contain essential items such as clothing and utensils to help them
carry on with their lives. Blankets and sweaters are also given to
shield women and children from the approaching winter chill. In
Patuakhali Bangladesh, this is Kuli reporting for UNICEF
television, unite for children.