Sanitation, Hygiene Education and Water Supply in Bangladesh Poor sanitation and hygiene practices have dire health consequences such as chronic diarrhoea and typhoid. UNICEF's projects seek to improve hand-washing practices, increase the use of sanitary latrines and provide more people with access to safe water.
Cyclone Aila response Cyclone Aila hit the south east coast of Bangladesh on 25 May 2009. More than 3.9 million people were affected in 11 coastal districts.
Protection of children at risk Children living on the streets are vulnerable to child labor, sexual abuse, HIV/AIDS, torture and trafficking. The Protection of Children at Risk project offers these children outreach services, non-formal education, life-skills training and shelter.
Improving the Health of Mothers and Newborns Maternal and neonatal death rates remain high in Bangladesh. Newborn babies account for more than half of all under-five deaths. Projects across the country seek to overcome the many challenges facing the health sector and improve mother and newborn care.
