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

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.

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: 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.

Children Uprooted: Bracing for COVID-19 In Greece

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 2, 2020

UNICEF is calling for immediate transfer of vulnerable children to the Greek mainland, in-line with most recent public health measures and guidelines

A boy stands in a makeshift camp for refugees.

U-Report: Spreading Facts, Not Fear

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 1, 2020

U-Report is a tool used by millions of young people all around the world. To help curb the spread of misinformation about COVID-19, U-Report has become an important means of transmitting information.

A U-Reporter demonstrates proper handwashing techniques in Cote D'Ivoire.

6 Tips for Parenting Under COVID-19

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: April 1, 2020

Parenting is an important - but not always easy - job. For many parents and caregivers, the new (temporary) normal that is life under COVID-19 may be even more challenging; with schools closed and routines changed, many families are now spending most of their days together.

A girl in Beijing eats lunch with her family.

Supporting Working Parents: 7 Tips for Employers

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 31, 2020

Children around the world - many of whom are out of school due to COVID-19 - need support from their parents right now. And parents need support from their employers.

A mother in Macedonia helps her children study at home.

Learning from Home: How kids in the United States are keeping their education going

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: March 30, 2020

Luka is eight years old and in the second grade. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, his school has had to close, to help protect him and his community. However his parents are ensuring he continues his schooling, even from home.

Luka reads in bed before starting his day.

Together at Home: Connecting Globally

Posted by: David Morley

Publication date: March 30, 2020

Our president and CEO, David Morley, shares his thoughts on being part of a global change for good while many UNICEF staff members are currently being asked to work from home as part of ongoing COVID-19 precautions.