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Education In Syria: A Life-Long Calling

Posted by UNICEF · March 12, 2020

One principal’s quest to support children’s education despite ongoing conflict.

Transforming Gender Roles with Toilets

Posted by UNICEF · March 6, 2020

A programme to end open defecation in Jharkhand ends up transforming gender roles, with female toilet builders tackling gender gaps and taking on menstrual hygiene management.

Three rani mistris work at digging a new toilet.

Dreaming About Peace: A New Future for a Former Child Soldier

Posted by UNICEF · February 11, 2020

James (name changed) was abducted by an armed group in South Sudan, to serve as a soldier, and eventually was left for dead by the same group. Reunited with his family by UNICEF, he is facing life with confidence and a dream for the future.

A former child soldier takes part in a reintegration ceremony.

Empowering Girls through Science and Technology

Posted by UNICEF · February 10, 2020

Girls education is an important topic for many countries around the world. Low participation and lack of opportunities in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is often cited as one of main barriers to a fulfilling education for girls. Faced with this situation, UNICEF Bolivia has started several new programmes throughout 2019 to reduce the gender gap in these areas, ensuring that girls and young people can develop the skills they need for the world of tomorrow.

Girls receive awards at a tech event in Bolivia.

A Leading Voice: A Polio Survivor's Story

Posted by Guest Author · February 5, 2020

Safia Ibrahim contracted polio when she was a child living in Somalia. Although it dramatically changed her life, Safia has used her experiences to become a leading voice for vaccine advocacy, as well as the rights of children with disabilities.

Self-Care is Canadian

Posted by Kids Of Canada · January 20, 2020

My community taught me what it meant to care for others, but did it teach me to care for myself?

Our Year in Review: 5 Stories of Success from 2019

Posted by UNICEF Canada · December 20, 2019

In 2019, UNICEF reached almost all corners of the globe – 190 countries to be exact – to help save children’s lives. To celebrate the end of the year – and the end of a decade – we’ve chosen 5 stories from at home and abroad, to showcase how the tireless work of UNICEF staff and the generous support of our donors enables us to defend the right to childhood, for every child.

A World Inside a Refugee Camp: Children of Zaatari – Part 2

Posted by Guest Author · December 17, 2019

UNICEF Canada ambassador and teacher Bayan Yammout visited Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan – the world’s largest camp for Syrian refugees – in October 2019, to provide training for facilitators at the camp’s Makani Centres. In a two part series, she shares her reflections on life for children in the camps.

Bayan Yammout with school children in Zaatatri, Jordan.

Top 6 Gifts that Give Back: A Last Minute Rescue Guide

Posted by UNICEF Canada · December 11, 2019

The holidays are fast approaching, which means last-minute gift shoppers are urgently searching for that special something to give to friends, family or that special someone. In the spirit of the season, UNICEF Canada offers this holiday rescue guide; our top 6 meaningful gifts that will help children in need this season.

A baby waits to receive new winter clothes in Zaatari Refugee Camp, Jordan.

The Power of Possibility

Posted by Guest Author · December 9, 2019

In October 2019, six members of UNICEF Canada’s Women Unlimited travelled to Ghana for their first field visit, as part of a four year philanthropic journey. One of the members, Lisa Letwin, provided us this reflection on her experiences and how philanthropy really means the power of possibility.

Members of the Women UNlimited team pose outside UNICEF Ghana offices