UNICEF in the Central African Republic

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CLEAN WATER TO STOP CHOLERA FROM COMING BACK

The recent cholera outbreak in CAR has been brought under control. UNICEF and Oxfam are supporting the Ministry of Health to prevent further outbreaks.

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Listen, encourage, give hope

In Birao, a pyscho-social counselling provides individual care to children and families.

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Béma, a key frontier town ramps up Ebola prevention

Joining forces to prevent the importation of the virus and protect every child.

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In Bangassou, U-Reporters trained to help prevent Ebola

The Central African Republic has not recorded any Ebola cases, but preparation is crucial.

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Childhoods rediscovered

Children make up half of the population of the CAR. Many have found themselves exploited by armed groups. UNICEF is working to secure their release.

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Water flows in Zemio, but the deeper thirst is for peace

Despite insecurity and difficult logistics, UNICEF CAR, supported by CERF funding, has brought a clean water supply system to three towns of the southeast.

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Jump over words, learning is fun

In a bid to improve learning in CAR’s primary schools, UNICEF is introducing a new method that teaches children by their level of learning.

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From the shadow of conflict to the hope of a new life

Behind each child formerly associated with armed groups lies a history of suffering, but also immense potential when they are given a second chance.

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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

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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