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Humanitarian action and emergencies

A NGO worker speaks with a fire survivor

11 September 2023

The long road to recovery from a night of horror

UNICEF, working with UN in South Africa, supports Government-led response to assist children and families affected by the devastating Johannesburg fire.

A woman bends down to speak to a young child.

Easing the burden for children on the move

Critical support for vulnerable children and youth made possible by the EU and UNICEF

A nurse at the Jubilee District Hospital pours oral rehydration salts into water for patients with suspected cholera.

Race against time to contain cholera outbreak and save lives

UNICEF and UN in South Africa scale-up health, water and sanitation and lifesaving communication on cholera outbreak response in most affected areas.

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Situation report

10 February 2023

South Africa Humanitarian Situation Report - December 2022

Files available for download (1)

English (PDF, 276 KB)

19 October 2022

Remarks by Deputy Representative, Muriel Mafico at the reopening of rebuilt Siphosihle Primary School, Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal

As prepared for delivery

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Situation report

COVID-19 situation reports - 2022

A snapshot of current needs and response

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January - April 2022 (PDF, 340 KB)

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Corporates support UNICEF efforts to assist communities affected by unrest in KZN and Gauteng

Standard Bank, Nedbank, and Grey Advertising step up to provide ZAR 3.6 million for acute and longer-term needs for children and people affected by violence and looting

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Online donations - Where is my money going?

Humanitarian organizations rely on online donations to effect change, but that is not enough. The call to action must include information and compassion.

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The United States Government supports UNICEF to build handwashing stations

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, the United States government has contributed $500,000 (R8.6 million) to UNICEF to construct handwashing stations in vulnerable communities and informal settlements across South Africa.