It was an ordinary Saturday morning. On April 20 at 8:02, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter pounded Ya’an, Sichuan Province. UNICEF photo-journalists were on the ground helping to document the situation of children within hours. Now, with more than 190 deaths and over 12,000 injuries counted so far, the toll on families and children is beginning to be seen in sharper focus.
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
UNICEF video cameraman Zhang Huicong arrived in Lushan County, the epicenter of a 7.0 earthquake, before the end of 20 April, the same day it rocked this southwestern rural county of Sichuan.His colleague, UNICEF still photographer Zhao Heting, followed quickly to the scene of the disaster.They have covered most ground either on foot or by hitchhiking.
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
April 22, 2013, children playing in a tent in a temporary settlement area in Baoxin County.
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
April 21, 2013, a family living in the van after their home was damaged in the earthquake, Longdong Township.
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
April 21, 2013, a child living in the van after the earthquake, Longdong township, Lushan County
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
April 21, 2013, a child eating instant noodle in a temporary settlement area in Baoxin County
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
April 22, 2013, two children playing near a landslide in Baoxin County.
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
April 21, 2013, a mountain road damaged as a result of a landslide in Lingguan Township, Lushan County.
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
April 21, 2013, a mother in tears as she recalls how the tremor hit her family, Modao Village, Lushan County
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
April 21, 2013, a family living in the van after their home was damaged in the earthquake, Longdong Township
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
April 22, 2013, children eating in front of a tent in a temporary settlement area in Baoxin County
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
April 21, 2013, a child eating instant noodles in a temporary settlement area, Longdong township
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
April 21, 2013, two children playing in a temporary settlement area of Baoxin County
Credit: ©UNICEF/China/2013/Zhao Heting
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