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CONSOLIDATED APPEAL SUMMARY Crisis brings hardship The people of the Central African Republic (CAR), after repeated attempted coups in recent times, have suffered a political-military crisis since October 2002 that brought hardship to most of the population. While most people support the new political authorities, the October 2002 fighting affected the whole country, resulting in the withdrawal of former rebels who had occupied a part of national territory. For five months, the country was divided into areas controlled by the Government, insurgents and neither. The conflict caused serious hardship to at least 2 million people. Many people suffered from looting that significantly disrupted the economy. Production suffered, health and education systems were affected, and destroyed in some areas. Some 200,000 IDPs remain in the country and about 42,000 refugees fled into neighbouring Chad, although many people have been returning to CAR. Persistent insecurity is one of the main barriers to the resumption of normal life, and economic and social development. Relief and recovery Following joint assessment missions by UN agencies and international NGOs working in the country, a strategic assistance framework has been prepared for this transitional period. Its three core strategies are:
The current Consolidated Appeal focuses mainly on people affected by the crisis, by improving food security, improving income, and ensuring equal and sustainable access to basic social services (health, education, water and sanitation). Moreover, the Appeal proposes a range of activities that extend into post-conflict recovery. The proposed sectors for action are: health; food security; education; human protection and community rehabilitation. Actions in these areas will provide an emergency response to support the most vulnerable groups. The fundamental objective is to reduce the extreme precariousness of living conditions. Request The United Nations launches this Appeal to the international community to mobilize a total of US$ 16,818,752. Funding
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