UNICEF Delivers 13,000 Textbooks to Flood-Hit Schools in Northern Laos
UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports, has delivered over 13,000 textbooks and learning materials to schools affected by recent floods in northern Laos, aiming to ensure continued education for affected children.
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