The security situation continues to deteriorate throughout the country with fierce fighting in Huambo and Bie provinces and Malange city. The situation of civilians, and particularly children, has worsened dramatically given the collapse of basic services in the country. An account of Save the Children's work with Kosovan refugees in the UK, Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. Together with a summary of the latest developments. A priority for Save the Children is family tracing work in the refugee camps and among local communities who have taken the refugees into their homes.
Work continues to identify all children and adults who are missing members of their family.
SCF is responding to the Kosovo crisis in co-ordination with our Alliance partners. SCF is working to uphold the rights of children by responding to both immediate and longer-term needs. In terms of immediate needs, efforts are being concentrated on refugees in large tented sites as they are in greater need than those being hosted by families. The psychosocial needs of children are equally important and longer-term programmes in education and recreation will be put in place. The response to this crisis is being coordinated with Save the Children Alliance members.