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

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…