Digital Volunteers use social media for social good. Thanks to their passion and commitment, our #SahelNOW social media campaign finally received media coverage – sounding the alarm for one million children at risk in the Sahel region of Africa.

Everyone can be a part of our #SahelNOW movement - and here are 5 easy ways you can help:

1. Become a Digital Volunteer and visit our Spread the Word page.

2. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Share our social media updates, or change your Timeline photo or Twitter background to Sound the Alarm for children in the Sahel.

3. Write a blog post, or spread the word on other blogs.

4. Encourage your friends and family to join our community.

5. Make a donation or hold a fundraiser.

Thanks for all that you do to sound the alarm for children in the Sahel.

Sound the Alarm: Nutrition crisis in the Sahel [UNICEF Canada]