The bravest kids in the world: Going back to school after the Türkiye earthquake

Posted by: UNICEF Canada
Publication date: May 29, 2023

May marked 100 days since devastating earthquakes hit Syria and Türkiye earlier this year. David Morley, UNICEF Canada President and CEO visits areas close to the epicentre and reports back on what he saw.

A girl exits a UNICEF tent making the peace gesture with her hand and a bag pack slung over her shoulder.

Sudan’s Refugee Crisis: Marwa’s journey 

Posted by: UNICEF Canada
Publication date: May 23, 2023

A mother narrates her tail of fleeing Sudan amidst the conflict.

A woman looks out from a balcony, her back is towards the camera and she is holding a child in her arms.

Maternal health in focus in Ethiopia

Posted by: UNICEF Canada
Publication date: May 9, 2023

A health centre in this Ethiopian village is tackling maternal malnutrition through supplements provided by UNICEF and partners, leading to improved nutrition in pregnant women and chances of a safe delivery and healthy, happy babies and mothers.

A woman looks at the camera smiling while holding a sleeping baby.

Protecting every child from vaccine-preventable disease

Posted by: UNICEF Canada
Publication date: April 25, 2023

UNICEF’s latest State of the World’s Children Report states 1 in 5 children are unvaccinated, leaving them vulnerable to a range of vaccine-preventable diseases.

A girl wearing a blue dress looks directly at the camera, holding a bandage up to her recently vaccinated arm. She is smiling.

It’s as if she knew an earthquake was coming

Posted by: Guest Author
Publication date: April 13, 2023

Elanur had a narrow escape during the earthquake in Türkiye. Her mother shares how good fortune and her daughter’s resilience are helping them during the recovery.

Little Elanur joins a psycho-social support activity at UNICEF supported CFS in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye.

U-Report: The power of youth voice

Posted by: UNICEF Canada
Publication date: April 11, 2023

UNICEF Canada U-Report Ambassador Reeana Tazreean on how UNICEF’s digital polling platform for young people works. Reeana explains how you can sign up in a few easy steps – to bring make sure your voice is heard on issues that matter to you!

Three young people holding up cellphones in their hands and smiling. Behind them is a standee with a poster that shows the U-Report logo.

The condition making teen girls tired, faint and miss out on school

Posted by: Guest Author
Publication date: March 8, 2023

How iron and folic supplements are helping prevent anaemia and improve school attendance for adolescent girls in Oromia, Ethiopia.

How iron and folic supplements are helping prevent anaemia and improve school attendance for adolescent girls in Oromia, Ethiopia.

Kaleidoscope

Posted by: Guest Author
Publication date: February 28, 2023

For Black History Month, UNICEF Canada Youth Advocate Karel, 17, talks about growing up in Canada and experiencing multiculturalism as a young Black man, and shares how it has shaped his perspective of the world around him.

UNICEF Canada Youth Advocate Karel, 17, talks about growing up in Canada and experiencing multiculturalism as a young Black man

Black History is My Story

Posted by: Guest Author
Publication date: February 23, 2023

Black History is our story. The story of generations, peoples and nations. It is more than a month and more than a celebration. It is the embodiment of Black joy, Black hope, and Black ashes turned into beauty. It is love for one another and tears cried together.

Black History is My Story

A safe harbour for Ukrainians in Slovakia

Posted by: UNICEF Canada
Publication date: February 23, 2023

In January 2023, UNICEF Canada’s President and CEO David Morley, visited Slovakia and witnessed the work being done by UNICEF in supporting children and families who have fled the war in Ukraine. Below are some of his thoughts from the visit.

David Morley interacting with children sitting at child's table.