12 December 2023

Burkina Faso 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 Burkina Faso; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support …, Appeal highlights, The people of Burkina Faso continue to experience a multidimensional humanitarian crisis that has worsened since 2019. More than 2 million people are displaced inside the country. A de facto blockade by armed groups of areas where more than 1 million people live or have sought refuge has deprived people of free movement and necessary supplies. And…, Key planned targets, Nutrition icon 179,252 children with severe wasting admitted for treatment Child protection icon 800,000 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 750,642 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 800,000 people accessing a sufficient quantity and…, Funding requirements for 2024, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Burkina Faso, a landlocked country with an estimated population of 20 million, continues to be affected by a crisis whose hallmarks are armed conflict/insecurity; economic hardship; demographic pressure; political fragility and climate change-related shocks. This all has significant consequences on the country's sustainable development and on…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In 2024, UNICEF will continue to support the Government to address the most urgent needs of 3 million people affected by recurrent and protracted humanitarian crises, including 2.5 million children. UNICEF will strengthen the core strategic pillars that have guided its multisectoral programme delivery and will use a humanitarian–development–peace…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2023, 2024 www.unicef.org/appeals/burkina-faso HumanitarianAction for Children Burkina FasoHIGHLIGHTS1 The people of Burkina Faso continue to experience a multidimensional humanitarian crisis that has worsened since 2019. More than 2 million people2 are displaced inside the country. A de facto blockade by armed groups of areas where more than 1 million…
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…