12 December 2023

Chad Appeal

Humanitarian Action is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate to realize the rights of every child. This edition of  Humanitarian Action for Children  – UNICEF’s annual humanitarian fundraising appeal – describes the ongoing crises affecting children in Chad; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that is…, Appeal highlights, Protracted and rapid-onset multidimensional crises, aggravated by climate change, have created a challenging humanitarian situation for the people of Chad, and 7.6 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2024. Among the recent crises has been the large influx of Sudanese refugees and Chadian returnees since April 2023. Chad hosts…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 416,000 children with severe wasting admitted for treatment Child protection icon 65,000 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 288,000 children receiving individual learning materials Wash icon 340,000 people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The difficult humanitarian circumstances in Chad are caused by continued population displacements due to conflict, natural disasters, persistent food insecurity, high rates of malnutrition, economic crisis and political instability. The result is a prolonged multidimensional crisis, exacerbated by climate change. Chad ranks 190 of 191 countries in…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, The UNICEF strategy for its humanitarian response in Chad is laid out in the country programme document 2024–2026, and it aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2024–2026 and the revised Humanitarian Response Plan 2023. Through both humanitarian and development work, UNICEF will facilitate access to inclusive…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/chad HumanitarianAction for Children ChadHIGHLIGHTS1 Protracted and rapid-onset multidimensional crises, aggravated by climate change, have created a challenging humanitarian situation for the people of Chad, and 7.6 million2 people will need humanitarian assistance in 2024. Among the recent crises has been the large…
12 December 2023

Central African Republic Appeal

Humanitarian Action is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate to realize the rights of every child. This edition of  Humanitarian Action for Children  – UNICEF’s annual humanitarian fundraising appeal – describes the ongoing crises affecting children in Central African Republic; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the…, Appeal highlights, Violence, population movements and natural disasters continue to weigh heavily on the children of the Central African Republic. Despite some decrease in insecurity and conflict-related violence , 2.8 million people (nearly half of the country’s population) will require humanitarian assistance in 2024. This includes 1.3 million children. UNICEF's…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 764,891 children screened for wasting Child protection icon 350,000 people with safe and accessible channels to report sexual exploitation and abuse Wash icon 250,000 people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water Social inclusion icon 180,000 vulnerable people recently affected by shocks benefiting from life-saving…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic remains concerning. Violence, displacement, natural disasters continue to affect people, particularly those in the most vulnerable areas. Between October 2022 and September 2023, more than 224,195 individuals experienced at least one shock that triggered the need for a humanitarian…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In 2024, UNICEF will prioritize child-centred, life-saving interventions and risk reduction to support displaced people, returnees and host communities affected by shocks. The UNICEF-led Rapid Response Mechanism will gather alerts, assess needs and provide critical, multisectoral life-saving interventions, including WASH, health and nutrition…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/car HumanitarianAction for Children Central African RepublicHIGHLIGHTS Violence, population movements and natural disasters continue to weigh heavily on the children of the Central African Republic. Despite some decrease in insecurity and conflict-related violence, 2.8 million people (nearly half of the countrys…