12 December 2023

Myanmar 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 Myanmar; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, The situation of children has worsened and remains a significant concern in Myanmar, with ongoing and escalating conflict leading to multiple displacements and the deterioration of social services in conflict-affected communities. Cyclone Mocha, which hit in May 2023, caused widespread destruction in five states, and seasonal monsoons negatively…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 418,000 children screened for wasting Child protection icon 1.7 million people with safe and accessible channels to report sexual exploitation and abuse Education icon 890,360 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 850,000 people reached with critical WASH supplies, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The worsening situation of children remains a significant concern in Myanmar, with ongoing and escalating conflict leading to multiple displacements and the deterioration of social services in conflict-affected communities. Nearly 2 million people were displaced internally as of the end of October 2023, including 306,200 people who had been…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, UNICEF will implement evidence- and experience-based strategies to broaden the humanitarian response for children through its leadership roles in five inter-agency clusters and areas of responsibility. UNICEF will work with other United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations to ensure that humanitarian…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/myanmar HumanitarianAction for Children MyanmarHIGHLIGHTS The situation of children has worsened and remains a significant concern in Myanmar, with ongoing and escalating conflict leading to multiple displacements and the deterioration of social services in conflict-affected communities. Cyclone Mocha, which hit in May…
12 December 2023

Cameroon 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 Cameroon; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, In Cameroon, 4.7 million people (including 2.5 million children, 2.4 million women and 705,000 people with disabilities) urgently require humanitarian assistance due complex and multifaceted crises: armed conflict causing internal and cross-border displacement, intercommunal violence, disease outbreaks (including cholera and measles) and seasonal…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 111,817 children with severe wasting admitted for treatment Child protection icon 341,000 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 556,304 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 140,000 people accessing a sufficient quantity and…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The people of Cameroon continue to grapple with difficult conditions emerging from conflict in the Lake Chad Basin, an influx of refugees from the Central African Republic and ongoing tensions in Cameroon's North-West and South-West Regions. The Far North Region continues to be affected by natural disasters and conflict, with 246 attacks reported…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, UNICEF's strategy, aligned with the inter-agency Humanitarian Needs Overview and Humanitarian Response Plan, navigates Cameroon’s multifaceted humanitarian landscape. Prioritiy areas include North-West, South-West, East and Far North Regions. UNICEF has a co-leadership role in the localization strategy in Cameroon, and is enhancing its presence in…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/cameroon HumanitarianAction for Children CameroonHIGHLIGHTS1 In Cameroon, 4.7 million people (including 2.5 million children, 2.4 million women and 705,000 people with disabilities) urgently require humanitarian assistance due complex and multifaceted crises: armed conflict causing internal and cross-border displacement…