UNICEF in Eastern and Southern Africa 16 million extremely vulnerable children need your support Crises fueled by conflict, hunger, climate shocks and funding cuts are escalating humanitarian needs Learn more Latest news from across the region Statement 21 September 2026 African Council of Religious Leaders – Religions for Peace and UNICEF Call for Peace for Children in Sudan Read now Press release 01 September 2026 El Niño threatens more than two-thirds of children in Eastern and Southern Africa Read now Press release 19 August 2026 Five African countries end polio outbreaks Read now Statement 30 June 2026 Joint statement by the Committee on the Rights of the Child and UNICEF on the plight of migrant children in South Africa Read now Press release 29 June 2026 New analysis shows progress towards more reliable and affordable water services for displacement-affected communities in East Africa Read now Article The AIDS response saved millions of children. We cannot abandon it now. Read now Press release 16 June 2026 Nearly 1 in 4 children across Eastern and Southern Africa exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards Read now Press release 24 April 2026 Largest catch-up initiative delivers over 100 million childhood vaccinations Read now Load more items View more stories Go to press centre Recent reports Brief Protecting Children from El Niño 2026: Readiness and Early Action Across Eastern and Southern Africa Read more Brief R-WASH Midline Evaluation Brief (2022-2025) Building sustainable water services for displacement-affected communities Read more Situation report Great Lakes Subregion Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1 Read now Report Regional Office 2022–2025 Summary Narrative Report A review of children’s situation, key contributions by UNICEF ESARO, challenges, and lessons for the future Read now More research and reports Our presence in the region About About us UNICEF works to protect the rights of every child across the region Learn more Page Our mandate Learn about UNICEF's mandate to uphold the rights of all children Learn more Page Where we work Explore our presence across the region where we are on the ground for the good of children. Learn more Page Press centre Find the latest news on issues affecting children across Eastern and Southern Africa Learn more 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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