What We Do
Africa's opportunity, Africa will experience a sharp rise in its child and youth populations over the next few decades – a demographic transition that offers a huge opportunity for growth and poverty reduction. Africa’s prosperity will depend on whether children – particularly the most disadvantaged children – are prioritised in policy decisions being taken today. The…, Five Priorities, Illustration: Education 05 570 T Education Every child should complete a quality and relevant basic education Illustration: Child Protection 570 T Child Protection Every child has a right to be protected from violence, abuse, and exploitation. Illustration Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Every child has a right to water, sanitation and a safe and…, Eight Key Results, In West and Central Africa, UNICEF has identified eight areas for which we will focus our efforts and investments to accelerate results for children. Immunization Immunization Plus Immunization Plus Free access to basic health care and vaccines against the six major vaccine-preventable diseases. Hajara Abdul Rahman being weighed at a clinic in…, Convergence, These results will be achieved through convergence – rather than a focus on traditional sector strategies – so there are multiple opportunities to reach children. This approach focusses on key stages during a child’s life: the early years in the community, the school years and adolescence. For example, a child could receive a birth certificate at…
West and Central Africa
