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2008 Sichuan earthquake

UNICEF reported that China formally requested the support of the international community to respond to the needs of affected families

Wednesday May 14, 2008
New York City, New York, U.S.

Because of the magnitude of the quake, and the media attention on China, foreign nations and organizations immediately responded to the disaster by offering condolences and assistance. On May 14, UNICEF reported that China formally requested the support of the international community to respond to the needs of affected families.


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