THE UNITED Nations Children’s Education Fund appealed to the international community to help children and families affected by Typhoon Odette.

UNICEF said it needs to raise $107 million for the victims of the typhoon.

The agency noted that at least $11 million is needed to reach 200,000 most affected children with essential interventions required to save lives, protect and ensure the rights of children.

“UNICEF staff are working on the ground with the government and other partners to reach the most vulnerable. We’re appealing to the international community to continue to play a part in restoring children’s lives,” UNICEF Philippines Representative Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov said.

“Our hearts go out to typhoon-affected children and families who are spending a bleak holiday season. As we gather with our families for Noche Buena tonight, let us not forget those who are struggling to get even the most basic of necessities such as food, water and shelter,” he added.

As of December 26, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that “Odette” fatalities reached 378. Sixty persons are missing.

Bohol province was the most affected with 96 deaths, followed by Negros Oriental with 66.