UNICEF in the Central African Republic

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Kids getting kids to school

Thanks to a cash+ education programme, UNICEF and its partners are supporting families in CAR’s Lim Pende to fund their children's schooling

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“I feared for the baby’s life. Later, they named him after m

While delivering emergency support in remote communities, UNICEF staff often face unpredictable conditions that call on them to go beyond their limits.

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Disability is not inability for children studying in CAR

UNICEF and its partners, with support from the European Union, are working to better include children living with disabilities in an education programme.

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Bebele’s courageous midwifes

UNICEF and its partners in the Central African Republic are supporting the Ministry of Health’s efforts to increase the number of midwives.

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The heroes that are kicking polio out of CAR

Thousands of volunteer community vaccinators teams are going door-to-door so that no child is left unvaccinated.

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From vaccine scepticism to acceptance

Although most people in the Central African Republic recognise the benefits of vaccines, a small minority can sometimes have hesitations. UNICEF and its par

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Captivated by the beauty of Capoeira

How this ancient martial art is helping children’s clubs in the Central African Republic to overcome trauma and build discipline.

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Hungry in a fertile land

UNICEF is working alongside women’s groups striving to improve children’s health.

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Our programmes

Emergency and Humanitarian Action

UNICEF works with its partners to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to communities affected by the current crisis, epidemics and natural disasters.

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Severe malnutrition

Discover UNICEF's actions to combat severe acute child malnutrition

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Vaccination

Supporting the vaccination programme and contributing to community mobilisation

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Education in emergencies

Even under fire, UNICEF helps children access education.

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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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