12 December 2023

Mali 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 Mali; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that is…, Appeal highlights, Mali is experiencing unprecedented and rising humanitarian needs. An estimated 8.8 million people, more than 40 per cent of the population, are projected to be in need of humanitarian assistance in 2024. Increasing political tensions have been undermining the 2015 Algiers Peace Agreement. The departure of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in…, Key planned targets, Health icon 2.2 million children vaccinated against measles Nutrition icon 201,250 children with severe wasting admitted for treatment Education icon 300,000 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 523,500 people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Mali is witnessing an unprecedented escalation of conflict and violence. Attacks against civilians have been increasing in northern and central Mali. The departure of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali started on 1 July 2023 and is continuing up to 31 December 2023. Since August 2023, non-state armed groups have created siege-like…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In 2024, UNICEF will be a crucial first responder in Mali. A timely, integrated life-saving and life-sustaining response will address the acute needs of children affected by conflict and natural disasters, ensuring these children are able to hold the Government and humanitarian actors, including UNICEF, to account for promoting and protecting…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/mali HumanitarianAction for Children MaliHIGHLIGHTS1 Mali is experiencing unprecedented and rising humanitarian needs. An estimated 8.8 million people, more than 40 per cent of the population, are projected to be in need of humanitarian assistance in 2024. Increasing political tensions have been undermining the 2015…
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…