UNICEF in the Central African Republic

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Through school platforms, bringing development in west CAR

A multi-year, multi-sectoral investment has brought lasting change.

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The trauma of childhood sexual violence in CAR

In the Central African Republic, 1 in 4 girls is a victim of sexual aggression. UNICEF and its partners are helping build better systems of protection.

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A year on, baby Jehiel healthy and well vaccinated

One year after the introduction of the anti-malaria vaccine in the Central African Republic, over 70,000 children have been immunized, including Jehiel

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Protecting humanitarians reach the hardest to reach

Each year, World Humanitarian Day highlights the fact that humanitarians should not be a target in the places they work.

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Enoch's dream: replacing garbage with flowers

On this World Youth Day 2025, let's discover the work of young people who believe in protecting the environment.

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A health system you can count on in CAR

UNICEF with funding from the European Union is supporting the government to extend health services far from the capital, with a reliable supply of medicines

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Before we used to go far, only to draw dirty water

A water and sanitation UNICEF project, funded by the EU Bekou fund, is changing the lives of thousands of Central Africans in remote rural areas.

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Our programmes

Education

We are working to ensure equitable access to quality education for every Central African child.

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Child protection

We support child protection systems to prevent and respond to violence, abuse and the exploitation of children

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Health and nutrition

We work to ensure that every child is health and well-nourished

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Water, sanitation and hygiene

Offering water and sanitation services to the more vulnerable communities

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