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How UNICEF works to protect the rights of every child in Malawi

Back to school campaign in Chikwawa, Nsanje, Chiradzulu, and Phalombe districts

UNICEF Malawi/2023/Corporate Media UNICEF Malawi #CycloneFreddy response. Over 563,60 people from 15 districts have been displaced by #cyclonefreddy. 287,437 of these are children and 210,974 of them are at Risk. 511 people have died and 533 are missing. They need our support. #ForEveryChild, Response

Malawi is prone to natural disasters and climatic shocks, such as severe drought and floods, and disease outbreaks with cholera being the most frequent. Therefore, resilience building, including risk-informed programming and emergency preparedness and response, will continue to be a key component of UNICEF’s work in the country.

Guided by the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action, UNICEF Malawi has been committed to a strategic, coordinated and effective response to humanitarian emergencies in Malawi for decades. With its dual humanitarian and development mandate and strong field presence, UNICEF has a strong comparative advantage in addressing the humanitarian needs of children in Malawi. This is accomplished by working in close cooperation with the government and partners to deliver the services through multi-sectoral responses and ensuring that the needs of the affected population are addressed holistically.