SitRep 1029: Central African Republic Sustained Humanitarian Response Efforts Update

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Over the month of October, World Vision provided humanitarian support to 53,000 people in 35 villages of the West Bank as part of our emergency response.

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NCS is home to a population exceeding 217,911 individuals. According to local authority statistics, the demographic composition is predominantly made up of host communities - accounting for approximately 85% of the population - with the remaining 15% being IDPs. Geographically, RAATA is an extended territory situated along the northern borders of the Syrian cities of Raqqa and Hasakeh. It is encircled by the SDF on all sides except the northern side, which borders Türkiye. World Vision is currently the only INGO working in the area. The minimal presence of active humanitarian service providers in NCS, coupled with the exclusion of the area from the current humanitarian coordination mechanism (HRP), means that humanitarian needs in Ras Al Ain and Tel Abyad are largely overlooked thus leaving significant gaps in almost all sectors. According to the 2023 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO), an estimated 182,327 individuals (84% of the population) are in need of humanitarian assistance in Tel Abyad and Ras Al Ain, and the intersectoral severity of needs in both districts is classified as extreme.

The first Child Nutrition Dialogue, organised by World Vision Central African Republic, provided a platform for young voices to advocate for better nutrition. Children participating in the dialogue emphasised the crucial role of parental involvement in ensuring nutritious school meals.

The President of the Central African Republic. Pr. Faustin Archange Touadera confirmed his support for World Vision's ENOUGH campaign against child hunger and malnutrition.

At the launch of the ENOUGH Campaign in the Central African Republic, the First Lady talked about the importance of collective action against malnutrition and hunger, and the Regional Director of WV West Africa reaffirmed her organisation's global commitment to mobilise resources and fight child hunger and malnutrition.

To repsond to the humanitarian crisis affecting the West Bank, World Vision launched an emergency operation on the 13th of October 2023. Over the past year, we have collaborated with over 300 volunteers and 250 village councils to deliver life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable. To date, we have supported more than 233,000 people.

World Vision congratulates the African Committee for hosting its 44th Session in Lesotho and commits to collaborating on child rights, hunger, and conflict interventions.