A Gathering Storm: Climate Change in Bangladesh
With massive tropical storms and instances of heavy flooding on the rise, climate change is clouding the future of children in Bangladesh.
UNICEF Canada Community Champions - University of Western Ontario
UNICEF is the world's leading child-focused humanitarian organization. We work in 192 countries throughout the world - our determination and reach is unparalleled. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, which is why every month we want to spotlight one of our community champions – volunteers from all across Canada who are working hard to support UNICEF’s mission.
Top Gifts for Mother's Day 2019
It’s no secret – shopping for gifts isn’t always easy. But UNICEF Canada is here to take the guesswork out of shopping with our 2019 Mother’s Day gift guide.
UNICEF Canada Community Champions - Alexcia
UNICEF is the world's leading child-focused humanitarian organization. We work in 192 countries throughout the world - our determination and reach is unparalleled. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, which is why every month we want to spotlight one of our community champions – volunteers from all across Canada who are working hard to support UNICEF’s mission.
A Huge Win for Mothers and Babies: Kenya Eliminates MNT
Through partnerships and continued commitment, Kenya has become the latest country to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT).
From one mother to another – vaccination is life-saving!
“My house is always full of female villagers coming for consultations and sometimes just moral support!” says Amina, who lives in Syria and works as a health educator.
Chibok Girls: Bring Back Their Childhood
In 2014, the world witnessed the abduction of more than 276 school girls taken from their school in the town of Chibok, in northeastern Nigeria, triggering a massive solidarity movement on social media with celebrities calling on the governments of the world to act. We wanted to bring them back, to live their childhood as any child - any girl - should be entitled to. Yet, more than five years later, more than 100 of the “Chibok girls” are still missing. Worse, 110 more girls were abducted, and five lost their lives, in February 2018 in Dapchi, northeast Nigeria.
Baby Teresa: Born In The Middle Of Cyclone Idai
An estimated 1.5 million children have been affected by the aftermath of Cyclone Idai, but in spite of all the adversity, baby Teresa represents hope for a brighter future.
Cyclone Idai: Water, Water Everywhere, Is Anything Clean to Drink?
One week after Cyclone Idai devastated parts of Mozambique, the water supply system is working again in the hard-hit city of Beira – a life-saving development for children and families still reeling from the storm.
A difficult decision during Cyclone Idai in Mozambique
Angelina Paulo, a single mother of 7 children tells her story on how she managed to survive Cyclone Idai.
