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February 9, 2012
Improving water and sanitation in Haiti
An important part of UNICEF's recovery work in Haiti is focused on improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Following the devastating earthquake many displaced Haitians were forced to live in camps with limited access to clean water and sanitation. A devastating cholera outbreak made access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation more important than ever. UNICEF is providing WASH services in camps and is also providing schools with chlorine tabs, posters about cholera prevention and soap.
February 7, 2012
UNICEF aids drought-affected families in Niger
A looming food crisis is putting six million people in Niger at risk. Many governments in the Sahel region have declared a state of emergency. UNICEF is helping vulnerable families in the Magaria District with monthly cash allowances that allow them to purchase food for their children. More than 20,000 households have been targeted by the program with plans to expand to other regions in Niger.
February 6, 2012
Day care centers offer safe haven to Somali refugee children in Yemen
UNICEF-supported day care centers are providing secure environments and education to Somali refugee children in Yemen. Each year, a growing number of Somalis are fleeing to Yemen to escape the ongoing conflict in their home country. 2011 recorded a 100% increase in refugees from Somalia over the previous year. UNICEF is working to assist the refugees by supporting day care centers where educational and health services are provided to children and caregivers receive training on child protection issues.
