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Bringing healthcare to hard-to-reach communities in Nigeria

Publication date: January 30, 2019

Mobile health teams, funded by Global Affairs Canada, are helping to ensure that children receive polio vaccinations, while also providing basic health services in hard-to-reach areas of Nigeria.

8 things you need to know about the Humanitarian Action for Children (a report by UNICEF)

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: January 29, 2019

Every year, UNICEF releases a Humanitarian Action for Children report. It’s our annual global appeal that draws attention to the situation of millions of children living in the world’s most difficult crises, while requesting the financial support needed to help these children survive and thrive in the face of extraordinary challenges.

A UNICEF aid worker carries a baby at a supply depot in Syria.

5 Unique Gifts for Loved Ones

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: January 24, 2019

This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that shares the love. UNICEF Canada has five unique gift-giving suggestions that make great alternatives to the traditional Valentine’s Day gifts.

Ending Child Labour at Every Step of the Supply Chain

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: January 14, 2019

Millions of children around the world are trapped in child labour, depriving them of their childhood, their health and education, and condemning them to a life of poverty and want. Of course, there is work that children do to help their families in ways that are neither harmful nor exploitative. But many children are stuck in unacceptable work for children – a serious violation of their rights.

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Welcome to the World, Baby!

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: January 4, 2019

In 2019, over 395,000 babies will be born around the world on New Year’s Day. Their future, like this new year, is full of possibility. These babies deserve the best start in life. It is their right. But too many babies will not survive their first year, or even their first month.

Why I Give: Maude Audet On Why UNICEF Matters To Her

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: January 3, 2019

Maude Audet is a singer-songwriter from Quebec who is crisscrossing the province to share her music and talent with audiences. Through her poetic, catchy and sensitive compositions, Maude awakens the senses and opens minds, and is quickly making her mark on the music scene.

Five Stories of Success from 2018

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: December 31, 2018

In 2018, UNICEF reached almost all corners of the globe – 190 countries to be exact – to help save children’s lives. We have chosen five stories of success to show how generous support from our donors paired with tireless work from UNICEF staff, volunteers and partners are truly making a difference, for every child.

Year in Review: UNICEF’s Work in 2018

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: December 27, 2018

Although we’d love to showcase all of the hard work done by UNICEF staffers, volunteers and partners this year, we’ve only got so much space so join us as we look back at some of our key moments in 2018.

Every Child Alive: From premature to happy and healthy

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: December 20, 2018

Of all the babies born every year, 30 million newborns will need specialized and intensive care due to reasons like premature birth and low birthweight. Thanks to timely neonatal care, Baby Nahawa from Mali beat all odds to survive.

Keeping Children Warm Through 2019

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: December 18, 2018

Cold temperatures, frozen ground, falling snow – winter is business as usual for Canadians but for millions of children in Middle East, it is not. They need warmth this winter. Support UNICEF in helping displaced children in Middle East and North Africa.

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Bringing healthcare to hard-to-reach communities in Nigeria

8 things you need to know about the Humanitarian Action for Children (a report by UNICEF)

5 Unique Gifts for Loved Ones

Ending Child Labour at Every Step of the Supply Chain

Welcome to the World, Baby!

Why I Give: Maude Audet On Why UNICEF Matters To Her

Five Stories of Success from 2018

Year in Review: UNICEF’s Work in 2018

Every Child Alive: From premature to happy and healthy

Keeping Children Warm Through 2019

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