UNICEF in the Central African Republic

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Saving Lives in One of CAR’s Most Remote Corners

Far from major towns and cities, thousands of people in remote areas of the Central African Republic can have their lives upended by extreme weather events.

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A future for children leaving armed groups in CAR

UNICEF recently met four children formerly associated to armed groups who have been reintegrated

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School, not marriage, for adolescent girls in CAR

UNICEF and its partners work to stop practices that keep girls out of school in the Central African Republic.

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Dealing with child mental health problems in CAR.

The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, highlights the importance of access to mental health services for people in catastrophes

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Strengthened support for epidemic outbreaks in the CAR

A Mastercard Foundation investment through UNICEF at a new hospital for major epidemics is helping reinforce the wider system during the mpox epidemic.

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Preparing for mpox in a fragile health system

UNICEF and the Mastercard Foundation are working in the CAR to strengthen health systems against the epidemic

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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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Our programmes

Severe malnutrition

Provide therapeutic foods and medicines to treat as many children as possible.

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Vaccination

Supporting the vaccination programme and contributing to community mobilisation

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Education en situation d'urgence

Contribuer à l’accès à l’éducation des enfants même dans les conditions les plus difficiles.

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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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