UNICEF in Eastern and Southern Africa Learn about our work to support children and their families during Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Regional resources News from across the region Article My best friend is my awule (rescuer) How friendship saved a girl from FGM in Ethiopia Read the story Article On the road to slowing COVID-19 in South Africa As the pandemic continues, communities are getting reminders about how they can keep themselves – and each other – safe. Read the story Press release Malnutrition and deadly diseases threaten Mozambique 250,000 displaced children in Cabo Delgado province as the rainy season starts Visit the page Press release UN agencies’ alarmed at worsening hunger in South Sudan Conflict, floods and COVID-19 push more people into extreme hunger Visit the page Press release COVAX ‘mammoth and historic’ logistics UNICEF outlining plans to transport up to 850 tonnes of COVID-19 vaccines per month Visit the page Article Blue soap in Burundi helps millions protect themselves Soap produced at a subsidized cost puts hand hygiene within reach of the average household. Read the story Appeal UNICEF launches record emergency funding appeal Ambitious agenda to address the major challenges facing children living through conflict and crisis View the appeal Press release 26 November 2020 COVID-19: A catastrophe for children in sub-Saharan Africa Visit the page Load more items View more stories Go to press centre Recent reports Report Financing the recovery from COVID-19 Building education back better See the full report Report Cyclone Idai: Integration of multisectoral C4D interventions Into the humanitarian response in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe See the full report Report Time to Teach Teacher attendance and time on task in Eastern and Southern Africa See the full report Report Sanitation and Hygiene for All UNICEF and LIXIL ‘Make A Splash!’ partnership progress report See the full report More research and reports Our presence in the region Page About us UNICEF works to protect the rights of every child across the region Visit the page Page Our mandate Learn about UNICEF's mandate to uphold the rights of all children Visit the page Page Where we work Explore our presence across the region where we are on the ground for the good of children. Visit the page Page Press centre Find the latest news on issues affecting children across Eastern and Southern Africa Visit the page Take action Children need champions. Get involved, speak out, volunteer, or become a donor and give every child a fair chance to succeed. Support UNICEF
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