Tag : Uganda

Posted by: UNICEF Canada March 7, 2019

Fact: Across the world, when young girls reach adolescence, they begin menstruating. Reality: In many parts of the world the start of menstruation can result in girls dropping out of school. Read more »

Posted by: UNICEF Canada December 13, 2018

16 year old Yar came to Uganda from South Sudan three years ago. Although she had to leave everything behind, she has now made new friends – and a new life – for herself. Read more »

Posted by: Marie-Hélène Bachand March 5, 2018

Although the world has made dramatic progress in reducing global rates of under-five child mortality, newborn deaths have declined at a slower pace. Find out what UNICEF is doing to help children survive. Read more »

Posted by: David Morley May 21, 2014

Innovative thinking permeates UNICEF Uganda and the way they work. If we do it well – and from the big steps taken so far there is no reason to doubt we will not – these innovations will make an incredible difference in the lives of millions of Ugandan children. Read more »

Posted by: Jennifer Story March 22, 2013

Who knew the simple mobile phone could have so many exciting applications for child survival? Read more »

Posted by: Emily McNally March 6, 2013

UNICEF is spearheading an initiative to help children from remote nomadic communities in Kenya attend school for the first time. Read more »