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Deep in the southwest of the Central African Republic, far from the violence and humanitarian crisis of the northern prefectures, lies the Dzanga-Sangha reserve.  Nearly 500 kilometres (300 miles) from the capital Bangui, the reserve offers some of the most beautiful and pristine wildlife that can be found in Africa and, indeed, the world.

However, distance in this case can be deceiving; reaching Dzanga-Sangha often takes between nine to twelve hours by truck.  Road conditions in the Central African Republic are challenging during the dry season, and roads frequently become impassible during the rainy season, making reaching the park difficult, and occasionally impossible. Continue Reading »

A three-year old child sits in the ruins of a house in Birao. Insecurity and displacement has not only disrupted income-generating activities, but also schooling and delivery of basic health services.
© UNICEF | Pierre Holtz

Thanks to the support of the Swedish Rescue Services Agency (SRSA), construction of the new joint UN office in Paoua in the north-west of the Central African Republic finally began last week.

Establishing a permanent presence in the north of CAR has been a key element of the humanitarian aid programme.

Very soon humanitarian agencies will be able to work closer to the people most in need, who often live in deplorable conditions hundreds of kilometers away from the capital.

The new offices will provide work space for both UN and NGO staff, who strive to provide protection, basic education, health services and clean water to the people of CAR. Follow the work of the Paoua office project team on our Flickr page or in the photo story below.

© SRSA