UNICEF Madagascar Malnutrition among children in southern Madagascar is expected to quadruple in the coming months as drought worsens. UNICEF and partners are responding, but more is urgently needed to prevent children from dying. Find out more Latest news and stories Photo essay Fanyah boosts her life skills to adapt to the drought In the south of Madagascar, years of drought have made daily life a constant struggle. See the story Photo essay Acute malnutrition threatens lives of vulnerable children After cyclones swept the country in February 2022, this part of the main island was once again impacted by cyclone Freddy in February 2023. See the story Press release 09 March 2023 Malnutrition in mothers soars by 25 per cent in crisis-hit countries, putting women and newborn babies at risk – UNICEF Visit the page Article Fighting malnutrition in the southeastern Madagascar Les agents de santé épaulés par les agents communautaires et d’autres acteurs travaillent au premier plan pour la vie des enfants malnutris Read the story Article Acute malnutrition threatens the lives of children After cyclones swept the country in February 2022, this part of the main island was once again impacted by cyclone Freddy in February 2023. Read the story Article Fanyah boosts her life skills to adapt to the drought For Fanyah and other children with a disability, the challenges caused by climate change are ever-present Read the story Load more items What we do for children in Madagascar Humanitarian appeal Resources Reports, publications or other sources of useful data Report Policy brief - Investing in social protection Note de synthèse - Investir dans la protection sociale pour réduire le travail des enfants See the full report Report Investing in social protection to reduce child labour Investing in social protection to reduce child labour and improve child well-being See the full report Report A disability inclusive social protection system Leaving no-one behind : a disability inclusive social protection system for Madagascar See the full report Document The life of children with disabilities in Madagascar Policy brief on the life of children with disabilities in Madagascar Get the document Document Gender inequalities in Madagascar Policy brief on gender inequalities in Madagascar Get the document Report Evaluation of the Joint Programme of the UN Joint SDG Fund Formative Evaluation of the Integrated Social Protection Programme in the South of Madagascar See the full report Report JRC and OJM review Review of the initiatives of Junior Reporters’ Clubs (JRC) and One Minute Junior (OMJ) in Madagascar for the period 2016-2020 See the full report Document Learning on: Learning from the Madagascar experience to improve access to secondary education for vulnerable children and promote student retention Get the document Load more items Videos Video Leonie and her children benefit from Zara Mira Child benefit Leonie and her children benefit from Zara Mira Child benefits Watch now Video Héma, nurse and COVID-19 vaccinating agent in Antananarivo Tsoa Héma is a nurse and COVID-19 vaccinating agent in Antananarivo. Watch now Video Break the silence around menstruations! UNICEF and partners aim to raise awareness and change negative social norms around menstrual health and hygiene. Watch now Video Water trucking in Antananarivo Water trucking in Antananarivo Watch now Load more items What we do Programme Social policy and public finance for children UNICEF intervenes to strengthen commitment, accountability and national capacity for legislating and budgeting with a view to inclusive social policy Explore our work Programme Public-private partnership UNICEF intervenes to help the private sector promote the rights of the child Explore our work Programme Child protection Improved and equitable prevention of and response to exploitation of and violence against children in targeted provinces. Explore our work Programme Nutrition Support national and regional authorities to improve nutrition status of the most vulnerable Explore our work Programme Social policy For every child, a fair chance in life Explore our work Programme Health UNICEF works to expand the use of integrated health services for children under five years old with emphasis on newborns. Explore our work Programme Education The objective is that more girls and boys are enrolled, retained and learning in pre-primary and primary schools, and there are fewer children out of school Explore our work Programme Water, sanitation and hygiene Clean water, basic toilets and good hygiene practices are essential for the survival and development of children Explore our work Take action Photo essay Fanyah boosts her life skills to adapt to the drought In the south of Madagascar, years of drought have made daily life a constant struggle. See the story Photo essay Acute malnutrition threatens lives of vulnerable children After cyclones swept the country in February 2022, this part of the main island was once again impacted by cyclone Freddy in February 2023. See the story Press release 09 March 2023 Malnutrition in mothers soars by 25 per cent in crisis-hit countries, putting women and newborn babies at risk – UNICEF Visit the page Article Fighting malnutrition in the southeastern Madagascar Les agents de santé épaulés par les agents communautaires et d’autres acteurs travaillent au premier plan pour la vie des enfants malnutris Read the story Article Acute malnutrition threatens the lives of children After cyclones swept the country in February 2022, this part of the main island was once again impacted by cyclone Freddy in February 2023. Read the story Article Fanyah boosts her life skills to adapt to the drought For Fanyah and other children with a disability, the challenges caused by climate change are ever-present Read the story Article New games awaken the creative spirit of children Over 16,000 students take part in the “LEGO® Build the Change” workshops organized by UNICEF and the Ministry of Education Read the story Article Newsletter - 2nd semester of 2022 UNICEF Madagascar - towards a better future #ForEveryChild Read the story Report Policy brief - Investing in social protection Note de synthèse - Investir dans la protection sociale pour réduire le travail des enfants See the full report Report Investing in social protection to reduce child labour Investing in social protection to reduce child labour and improve child well-being See the full report Report A disability inclusive social protection system Leaving no-one behind : a disability inclusive social protection system for Madagascar See the full report Article Children with disabilities receive support to face life Children with disabilities receive rehabilitation to walk and speak, and prepare to go to school Read the story Article Tangible evidence of inclusion at school level A training from UNICEF and its partners, including the Hempel Found , in caring for children living with disabilities in the context of their schooling. Read the story Article Against COVID-19, the vaccine is more relevant than ever! Two public figures confirm the importance of vaccination. Read the story Article Helping the population of landlocked areas Embark on an obstacle course to help the population of landlocked areas Read the story Article Drinking water supply revitalizes communities in the south The system called “Multiple Use of Water” has changed the live of 500 inhabitants of the village of Ehavo, southern Madagascar Read the story Load more items
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