We are facing a global health and economic crisis unlike any since the second world war — one that is killing people, spreading human suffering, and turning people’s lives upside down.
But this is much more than a health crisis. It is a humanitarian crisis, and Asia’s children, especially the most vulnerable, are on the brink of severe hunger, increased disease, and physical and emotional safety risks. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is bringing societies to their knees, crippling their core.