UNICEF in the Central African Republic UNICEF in the Central African Republic The children of the Central African Republic need support to progressively realize their rights. What we do Latest news Article 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. Read now Article 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 Read now Article 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. Read now Article 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 Read now Article Through school platforms, bringing development in west CAR A multi-year, multi-sectoral investment has brought lasting change. Read now Article 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. Read now Article 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 Read now Article 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. Read now Load more items Our programmes Programme Education We are working to ensure equitable access to quality education for every Central African child. Learn more Programme Child protection We support child protection systems to prevent and respond to violence, abuse and the exploitation of children Learn more Programme Health and nutrition We work to ensure that every child is health and well-nourished Learn more Programme Water, sanitation and hygiene Offering water and sanitation services to the more vulnerable communities Learn more
