UNICEF response highlights
• A contract for the direct construction of 15 boreholes in 5 municipalities hosting displaced people has been finalized. The boreholes will complement the ongoing activities of UNICEF partners IEDA, IRC and ACTED aimed at improving hygiene and sanitation conditions in the 5 municipalities.
• UNICEF supported the organization of a technical workshop on mobile clinics involving emergency health actors, aiming at revising and harmonizing the service package offered and chaired by the Ministry of Health.
• With UNICEF, COOPI has installed psychosocial support units in the transit sites Gagamari, Chetimari, Nguigmi, Kablewa, Gueskerou and the Sayam Forage refugee camp, and Kimégana temporary site. As of June 30th , COOPI has reached 10,766 children, thereby exceeding an initial target of 9,750 children. UNICEF and COOPI are also collaborating to strengthen the capacity of social workers in Niamey, who provide support to 44 children arrested and suspected of being associated with armed groups.
• To ensure access to quality primary education for displaced communities, UNICEF in collaboration with COOPI identified 11 schools integrating displaced children and 1 training centre. UNICEF is building 17 classrooms, training teachers, and providing educational supplies for teachers and children.