12 December 2023

Uganda 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 Uganda; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that is…, Appeal highlights, Uganda continues to face multiple humanitarian risks, including disease outbreaks, high numbers of refugees, climate shocks (floods, droughts), food insecurity and high rates of malnutrition. More than 89,000 children aged 6–59 months and 10,000 pregnant or lactating women are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in the Karamoja subregion…, Key planned targets, Health icon 954,955 children and women accessing primary health care Nutrition icon 432,779 primary caregivers receiving infant and young child feeding counselling Wash icon 1.1 million people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water Advocacy icon 2.4 million people reached with timely/life-saving information on access to available…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The humanitarian situation in Uganda remains serious as the country continues to face multiple risks including climate shocks, food insecurity, high rates of malnutrition, refugee influxes and such public health emergencies as Ebola virus disease, measles, cholera and other epidemic-prone diseases. More than 2.4 million people, including 1.6…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In 2024, UNICEF will provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to affected populations in Uganda, including children, adolescents, women and girls and people living with disabilities. To do this, UNICEF will ensure strong links between humanitarian and development efforts, mainstream the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, integrate…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/uganda HumanitarianAction for Children UgandaHIGHLIGHTS Uganda continues to face multiple humanitarian risks, including disease outbreaks, high numbers of refugees, climate shocks (floods, droughts), food insecurity and high rates of malnutrition. More than 89,000 children aged 659 months and 10,000 pregnant or…
12 December 2023

Eastern and Southern Africa Region 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 Eastern and Southern Africa; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the…, In 2024, 12 countries will be covered under the Eastern and Southern Africa regional appeal. 1 Approximately 14.5 million people, including 6.6 million children, will require humanitarian assistance due to El Niño-induced climatic shocks, public health emergencies, economic deterioration, civil/political unrest and population displacements. In the…, Key statistics, Health icon 7.6 million children and women accessing primary healthcare Nutrition icon 8.4 million people in need of nutrition assistance Child protection icon 4.5 million children in need of protection services Education icon 5.5 million children in need of access to school Wash icon 9.3 million people lack access to safe water, Funding requirements for 2024, Regional needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Approximately 14.5 million people, including 6.6 million children, will require humanitarian assistance in the 12 countries covered in this appeal in 2024. El Niño climate-related shocks, malnutrition, public health emergencies (including outbreaks of cholera, measles, mumps, dengue, malaria and other diseases), civil/political unrest, conflict,…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In line with government efforts and UNICEF's Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action, the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office will provide multisectoral technical, operational and advocacy support to the 12 country offices covered by this appeal. This support, leveraging ongoing regular programming, will strengthen an…, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/esa HumanitarianAction for Children Eastern and Southern Africa RegionHIGHLIGHTS In 2024, 12 countries will be covered under the Eastern and Southern Africa regional appeal.1 Approximately 14.5 million people,2 including 6.6 million children,3 will require humanitarian assistance due to El Nio-induced climatic shocks, 4…