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  Why I Give: Maude Audet On Why UNICEF Matters To Her

  Posted by: UNICEF Canada January 3, 2019

  Maude Audet is a singer-songwriter from Quebec who is crisscrossing the province to share her music and talent with audiences. Through her poetic, catchy and sensitive compositions, Maude awakens the senses and opens minds, and is quickly making her mark on the music scene. Read more »

  Categories:

  • Advocacy

  Tags:

  • Fundraising
  • Canada

  Geographic Regions:

  • North America
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  Five Stories of Success from 2018

  Posted by: UNICEF Canada December 31, 2018

  In 2018, UNICEF reached almost all corners of the globe – 190 countries to be exact – to help save children’s lives. We have chosen five stories of success to show how generous support from our donors paired with tireless work from UNICEF staff, volunteers and partners are truly making a difference, for every child. Read more »

  Categories:

  • Child Survival

  Tags:

  • Child Protection
  • Child Mortality
  • Malnutrition
  • Vaccines
  • Education
  • Child Soldiers

  Geographic Regions:

  • Middle East and North Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Asia
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  Year in Review: UNICEF’s Work in 2018

  Posted by: UNICEF Canada December 27, 2018

  Although we’d love to showcase all of the hard work done by UNICEF staffers, volunteers and partners this year, we’ve only got so much space so join us as we look back at some of our key moments in 2018. Read more »

  Categories:

  • Emergency
  • Child Protection

  Tags:

  • Indonesia
  • South Sudan
  • DRC
  • Rohingya
  • Bangladesh
  • Yemen
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Salvador
  • Central African Republic

  Geographic Regions:

  • Asia
  • Australia and Oceania
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • Middle East and North Africa
  • North America
  • South America
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Europe
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  Every Child Alive: From premature to happy and healthy

  Posted by: UNICEF Canada December 20, 2018

  Of all the babies born every year, 30 million newborns will need specialized and intensive care due to reasons like premature birth and low birthweight. Thanks to timely neonatal care, Baby Nahawa from Mali beat all odds to survive. Read more »

  Categories:

  • Child Survival

  Tags:

  • Every Child Alive
  • Breastfeeding
  • Mali

  Geographic Regions:

  • Sub-Saharan Africa
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  A Life Uprooted: Yar’s Story

  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 »

  Categories:

  • Child Protection

  Tags:

  • Children Uprooted
  • Uganda
  • South Sudan

  Geographic Regions:

  • Sub-Saharan Africa
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  Yemen: A Child's Story

  Posted by: UNICEF Canada December 10, 2018

  For World Children’s Day 2018, UNICEF Yemen and Power of 20 worked together with Yemeni children and youth to produce a series of short films about life – and conflict – in Yemen. Read more »

  Categories:

  • Child Survival

  Tags:

  • Yemen
  • War & Conflict
  • Child Mortality

  Geographic Regions:

  • Middle East and North Africa
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  Five things to know about the Global Compact for Migration

  Posted by: UNICEF Canada December 7, 2018

  There has been a lot of ongoing debates lately around migration. But why is it on the news and what is the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration everyone is talking about? What does it mean for children refugees and migrants, and their rights and protection? Here are five things you need to know about what is happening in Marrakech this week. Read more »

  Categories:

  • Emergency
  • Child Protection

  Tags:

  • Children Uprooted
  • Refugees

  Geographic Regions:

  • Asia
  • Australia and Oceania
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • Middle East and North Africa
  • North America
  • South America
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Europe
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  Uprooted Journeys: The Role of an Object

  Posted by: UNICEF December 5, 2018

  Young migrants are full of potential. When they’re supported they can become agents of positive change for safe migration, equality and friendship. For Migration Week, UNICEF Canada looks at how everyday objects play a role in telling young migrant’s stories. Read more »

  Categories:

  • Child Protection

  Tags:

  • Children Uprooted
  • migrants
  • Refugees

  Geographic Regions:

  • Europe
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • Middle East and North Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Asia
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  “I was praying as I walked” Malnutrition in Central African Republic

  Posted by: UNICEF December 4, 2018

  Prosper carried his emaciated son miles to the nearest clinic in the Central African Republic. That was just the start of their journey. Read more »

  Categories:

  • Child Survival

  Tags:

  • Central African Republic
  • Malnutrition
  • Child Mortality

  Geographic Regions:

  • Sub-Saharan Africa
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  Shopping for Good (and For You)

  Posted by: UNICEF Canada November 30, 2018

  Fair trade and ethical shopping aren’t just buzzwords – they’re an important way to ensure that you’re getting well-made products, which were created in safe and humane working environments. Read more »

  Categories:

  • Advocacy

  Tags:

  • UNICEF Market
  • Survival Gifts

  Geographic Regions:

  • North America
  • Middle East and North Africa