03 December 2020

Senegal 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 Senegal; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, Senegal's humanitarian needs are driven by recurring floods during the rainy season and food insecurity, both of which are exacerbated by the effects of climate change. In 2020, the humanitarian situation was compounded by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which is expected to continue to impact the country in 2021. More than 4…, Key planned targets for 2021, Nutrition icon 714,458 children receiving vitamin A supplementation every six months Wash icon 165,000 people accessing a sufficient quantity of safe water Child protection icon 100,000 women and children accessing gender-based violence risk mitigation/ prevention/response Education icon 858,000 children accessing educational services, Funding requirements for 2021, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Senegal faces seasonal floods and droughts that impact children and their communities. The COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating this situation and threatening the gains made across child survival indicators related to health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education and protection. An estimated 600,000 people affected by flooding…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, To address the combined crises of COVID-19 and natural disasters such as floods and droughts, UNICEF will implement an integrated, multi-sectoral and life-saving response for children, adolescents, women and other vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities. The response will be designed to strengthen the linkages between humanitarian…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2020, 2021 https://www.unicef.org/appeals HumanitarianAction for Children SenegalHIGHLIGHTS Senegal's humanitarian needs are driven by recurring floods during the rainy season and food insecurity, both of which are exacerbated by the effects of climate change. In 2020, the humanitarian situation was compounded by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…
03 December 2020

Rwanda 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 Rwanda; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that is…, Appeal highlights, Rwanda first confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in March 2020. Although the number of cases has been low, health system resources are being redirected to respond and an increasing number of children are affected by the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic, including disruptions to schooling and heightened protection risks.…, Key planned results for 2021, Wash icon 200,000 children accessing water, sanitation and hygiene services in learning and safe spaces Child protection icon 500,000 women and children accessing gender-based violence risk mitigation / prevention / response Education icon 30,000 children accessing educational services Advocacy icon 2 million people reached through messaging on…, Funding requirements for 2021, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, While the humanitarian crisis in Rwanda is small in scale and magnitude, it remains complex. The country is affected by three overlapping emergencies: (1) the risk that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo will spillover into Rwanda; (2) the COVID-19 pandemic; and (3) the 147,000 refugees in Rwanda who require urgent…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, In Rwanda, UNICEF is supporting the Ministry of Health to prepare for and respond to health epidemics and the refugee situation. As part of the health response, UNICEF will work through community networks and local non-governmental organization partners, including religious leaders, to maintain essential community-based Ebola prevention activities…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2020, 2021 https://www.unicef.org/appeals/rwanda HumanitarianAction for Children RwandaHIGHLIGHTS Rwanda first confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in March 2020. Although the number of cases has been low, health system resources are being redirected to respond and an increasing number of children are affected by the socio-economic…