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A Springboard for the Future

Through vocational training, UNICEF is encouraging displaced young people in the DRC to start income-generating activities.

UNICEF Halloween Walk-a-thon: Walk Your Hood and Do Some Good

Want a fun Halloween activity you can do with the whole family, while helping other children around the world at the same time? We’re answering your questions about the UNICEF Halloween Walk-a-thon and how you can get involved.

From Dream to Reality: Afghan Dreamers Robotic Team

The Afghan Girls Robotic Team turned an idea into an innovative COVID-19 response tool. Now, amidst increasing conflict, they are asking the international community to help them continue their education.

Haiti earthquake: 3 questions for Yama Laurent

Following the earthquake in Haiti on August 14, we talked with UNICEF Canada ambassador Yama Laurent, who originally grew up in Haiti before moving to Canada, about her experiences with the 2010 Haiti earthquake, as well as how her family still in Haiti is coping in the aftermath.

Love My Neighbour: Canadians Helping Impact Global Change

For World Humanitarian Day, we hear from three different groups who have been taking part in the Love My Neighbour Project – where multi-faith Canadians have come together to promote global vaccine equity.

The Importance of Financial Literacy in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Society

Many people will tell you how to spend your money, but very few will tell you how to save it. Growing up, that was something that I heard too often from the elders of my community, and, to be honest, they were right.

Breastfeeding Safely During COVID-19

UNICEF spoke with experts to answer your questions about breastfeeding during COVID-19.

Why We #GiveAVax: Stories from the Field

For many Canadians, we’ve been able to have our first – or second – dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But for people living in other countries, this is not their reality. Hear from people around the world about the importance of getting vaccinated – and why it matter for Canadians to #GiveAVax.

Navigating Pregnancy During COVID-19

UNICEF sits down with experts to talk about how pregnant women can protect themselves and their babies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

I Am Not a Victim - I am a Changemaker!

Anojitha Sivaskaran is an internally displaced person who grew up facing the hardships of Sri Lanka’s civil war. She has directly experienced food shortages, insecurity, injustice, and inadequate shelter, but continues to fight for sustainable peace and quality education. In her blog, Anojitha talks about the importance of including young people in order to make transformational change both locally and globally.