Current cholera outbreaks affecting children & communities The outbreak has rapidly gained momentum in the region, placing an immense strain on healthcare systems and exposing vulnerabilities in sanitation and hygiene infrastructure. Learn more Latest news from across the region Document Time to Act African children in the climate change spotlight Get the document Press release Joint Press Release Supporting Immediate Emergency Response for Cross Border Communities in Eastern Africa Visit the page Article A Moment in Semira’s Life Impacts of HPV vaccination in the lives of a young girl of Gash Barka Read the story Press release 05 April 2024 UN Coordinator for El Niño and UNICEF Regional Director Call for international solidarity and support for drought-stricken Zambia Visit the page Press release 25 March 2024 Rising Heat, Drought and Disease: Climate Crisis Poses Grave Risks to Children in Eastern and Southern Africa Visit the page Article UNICEF joins forces with Africa Union to prioritize educatio Year of Education 2024 Read the story Appeal Cholera Outbreak in Eastern and Southern Africa Regional appeal, February 2024 View the appeal Article Cholera surge in Comoros UNICEF responds swiftly to the needs of children and communities Read the story Load more items View more stories Go to press centre Recent reports Report Regional El Niño Preparedness and Response Chapeau for ESA November 2023 - April 2024 See the full report Report Violence against Girls, Boys and Women In Southern Africa: A statistical profile See the full report Report Diversion of Children in Conflict with the Law in ESA Diversion programmes in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region: Best practices, opportunities and challenges See the full report Report Ensuring Lasting Impact Sustainable programming in Eastern and Southern Africa See the full report More research and reports Our presence in the region Page About us UNICEF works to protect the rights of every child across the region Visit the page Page Our mandate Learn about UNICEF's mandate to uphold the rights of all children Visit the page Page Where we work Explore our presence across the region where we are on the ground for the good of children. Visit the page Page Press centre Find the latest news on issues affecting children across Eastern and Southern Africa Visit the page Take action Children need champions. Get involved, speak out, volunteer, or become a donor and give every child a fair chance to succeed. Support UNICEF
Take action Children need champions. Get involved, speak out, volunteer, or become a donor and give every child a fair chance to succeed. Support UNICEF
Eastern and Southern Africa