UNICEF, the world’s leading child rights organization, works in CAR so children can survive and thrive.

Central African Republic
Joined March 2012
The joy of being together playing and having fun! 😅😅 Hundreds of children on the outskirts of Bambari play, do sports, sing and dance for hours on a beautiful Saturday morning. Thank you, @unicef.es and @statedept for helping us run many Child-Friendly Spaces. #ForEveryChild
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Every drop of water is a source of hope. Today UNICEF handed over a drilling rig to the National Agency for Water & Sanitation. This equipment is part of the Bekou Fund from @EU_Partnerships , which has provided water to over 525,000 174 boreholes drilled + 867 rehabilitated
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Demobilizing children is central to implementing the N’Djamena Agreement Briefing the UN Security Council Working Group on Children & Armed Conflict, UNICEF & MINUSCA informed that over 250 children were identified for separation More support is required to protect every child
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Children first, also in the state budget! This morning UNICEF’s rep in CAR, Felix Ackebo, signed a memorandum of understanding with ENAM (National School of Administration). UNICEF supports the government in improving & planning budget allocations for children-related sectors.
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“Every day in CAR, 5 women die while trying to give life,” says Felix Ackebo, UNICEF country rep “But this tragedy can be overcome.” President FA Touadera launched today his initiative to reduce maternal mortality A new maternity in Lakouanga and 37 ambulances handed over.
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Smiling on her baby's first day of life! Sephora Kotakoye is the first mother to be welcomed at the Lakouanga maternity ward, inaugurated yesterday by CAR President F A Touadera It is one of 10 maternities renovated and equipped through a partnership between the MoH and UNICEF
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Cooperation between UNICEF and local partners is essential to providing quality services to children Fernanda Espuga trains Caritas Bangassou & Ureporters to respond quickly to populations affected by disasters This is part of the Sô Fini (‘Save Lives’) project funded by @Sida
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The Central African Republic 🇨🇫 is the country where children are most exposed to the impact of climate change & environmental degradation To promote the resilience of populations UNICEF, UNDP & the government launched a workshop today on the Electricity Code #PourChaqueEnfant
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Despite legislative progress, child marriages remain a scourge that destroys the futures of many girls in CAR 🇨🇫 The father of 14-year-old Céline had arranged for her to marry a merchant. She ran away and is trying to rebuild her life with UNICEF support Thanks @unicef_es
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There is nothing more uplifting than seeing healthy children at school 🗒️✏️ Since 2021 UNICEF has built or rehabilitated 234 classrooms in the CAR 🇨🇫 Equateur This integrated project was completed with water 💧 sanitation & nutrition. Thanks @BMZ_Bund, @KFW_FZ_int See more 👇
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A kind gesture is never insignificant. Théophile Kwikama, a driver at UNICEF, takes the time to help one of the beneficiaries in Sido carefully load the items he has just received onto his bicycle before heading home. His attitude of solidarity is our inspiration for the week.
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In every country, in every language, we are for every child. Here is our mission statement, engraved on the door of our Bangui office, in the Central African Republic 🇨🇫 to welcome the children. #ForEveryChild
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Children associated with armed groups have the right to good mental health during their reintegration process. UNICEF in CAR 🇨🇫 facilitated 3 days of training & consultation with 60 humanitarian workers who provide psychosocial support to these children. #ForEveryChild
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Water is life 💦 But, in emergency situations, there is often a shortage of drinking water. Thanks to the Bekou Funds from @EU_Partnerships, UNICEF and its partners are finding solutions to purify water. Find out more👇 unicef.org/car/en/stories/qu… @UE_Centrafrique @UNICEF_EU
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"We, adolescents, have the right to education, health & protection. And we want to be involved in all decision-making' Our young UNICEF ambassadors Merveille and Mirabelle are determined Young people were the protagonists of the UN🇺🇳Day, celebrated today in a festive atmosphere
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The Centre Hospitalier des Grande Endémies, outside Bangui, is acting as reception centre for suspected mpox cases UNICEF is strengthening the infrastructure to ensure the management of suspected & confirmed cases. Thanks @MastercardFdn Find out more 👇 unicef.org/car/en/stories/st…
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A life can depend on you! 🩸 On the occasion of #UnitedNationsDay 🇺🇳 the Government and the United Nations System @UN in #CAR 🇨🇫 have launched the Blood Donation Week. ✅ 24–31 October. 👉 CNTS & United Nations Clinic #SolidarityInAction #UN80 #BloodDonation
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Antoine &Théophile have been UNICEF drivers in CAR for a decade Their work is not limited to driving. They enable UNICEF to reach remote areas, ply impassable roads, work as mechanics & support logistics, all to support children Their commitment is our inspiration for the week.
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They survived polio, and their message is clear: vaccination saves lives 💧 A few survivors share their stories and remind us why every dose counts. A world without polio is within reach. #KickOutPolio #EndPolio #ForEveryChild 💙
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In the Central African Republic 🇨🇫 as elsewhere, young people are increasingly using social media as their main source of information. 📱💻 The Global Media and Information Literacy Week aims to develop critical thinking skills to combat fake news and hate speech. #MILWeek
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