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When Information is the Only Treatment

Publication date: April 16, 2020

In South Sudan, UNICEF community staff are hard at work, raising awareness of COVID-19, as well as how people can protect themselves and their families.

Community staffers inspect a COVID-19 education poster.

Education Carries On in Syria

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 15, 2020

Despite the closure of schools across the country due to COVID-19, children in Syria are finding ways to keep their education going.

Masa, age 9, studies at her home in Syria.

COVID-19: Hygiene and Cleaning Tips for Home

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 14, 2020

From doing laundry to preparing meals — here are simple, every day measures to help protect your family.

A little girl cleans her play area with soap and water.

Protecting Childhood During a Global Pandemic

Posted by: David Morley

Publication date: April 11, 2020

It's a tough time to be a kid. As the pandemic wears on, it is not just the Easter Bunny who must be declared an essential service. Children need child protection workers and safe community spaces – these should be the first to emerge from lockdown, in every part of Canada.

Children in Cote D'Ivoire celebrate Easter at a UNICEF sponsored event.

On the Front Lines: Healthcare Workers

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 9, 2020

April 5-11 is recognized every year as World Health Worker Week and this year in particular, we wanted to recognize the efforts of just some of the millions of health care workers around the world, who – despite the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak – are hard at work to ensure children receive the vital care they need.

A health worker takes a woman's temperature to screen for COVID-19 in Cote D'Ivoire

Fighting Back Against COVID-19, One Pair of Hands at a Time

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 8, 2020

Diseases like coronavirus pose a big risk to refugees. But proper handwashing practices can help keep the threat in check.

Rohingya children practice handwashing exercises.

Schools are Out, Parents are In

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 7, 2020

Vietnamese parents are grappling with mixed emotions as they work with the new normal pf parenting during the coronavirus pandemic.

A family plays a board game at home together in Vietnam.

A New Rhythm

Posted by: David Morley

Publication date: April 6, 2020

Our president and CEO David Morley shares further thoughts about working from home due to COVID-19.

A lone cyclist rides along a beach in Durban.

COVID-19: Easy, Affordable, Healthy Eating Tips for Families

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 6, 2020

When grocery store visits are limited, it can be tough to think about eating a very healthy diet. To help figure out "what's for dinner?" UNICEF has created some tips on preparing affordable but healthy meals for families.

COVID-19: Fundraising while Social Distancing 101

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 3, 2020

When we think of traditional fundraising efforts, often it’s events – things like marathons or bake sales – that come to mind. In a time of social distancing though, how can people fundraise? We talked to UNICEF UBC, one of our Campus Clubs, on how they’re keeping their fundraising efforts going, while practicing safe social distancing.

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When Information is the Only Treatment

Education Carries On in Syria

COVID-19: Hygiene and Cleaning Tips for Home

Protecting Childhood During a Global Pandemic

On the Front Lines: Healthcare Workers

Fighting Back Against COVID-19, One Pair of Hands at a Time

Schools are Out, Parents are In

A New Rhythm

COVID-19: Easy, Affordable, Healthy Eating Tips for Families

COVID-19: Fundraising while Social Distancing 101

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