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  • Protecting Childhood During a Global Pandemic

    Posted by David Morley ·

    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 ·

    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
  • Schools are Out, Parents are In

    Posted by UNICEF ·

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

    Posted by UNICEF ·

    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 girl eats a healthy school lunch.
  • A New Rhythm

    Posted by David Morley ·

    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 ·

    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.
    UNICEF UBC team members
  • U-Report: Spreading Facts, Not Fear

    Posted by UNICEF ·

    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 ·

    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.