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Helping children survive in Yemen

Posted by UNICEF Canada · March 11, 2019

With ongoing and unending conflict in Yemen, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate across the country. UNICEF is working around-the clock to save children suffering from disease – often caused by a lack of access to clean water.

Children take part in a handwashing exercise.

Running for Change with Around the Bay Road Race

Posted by UNICEF Canada · March 11, 2019

McMaster UNICEF Campus Club president Lina Abril tells UNICEF Canada how she’s bringing together her love of running with her dedication to supporting children around the world as a member of Team UNICEF.

Objects I Carried With Me: Stories from Syrian Children

Posted by UNICEF Canada · March 8, 2019

March 15 marks the 8th year-mark of the war in Syria. There are now millions of children living in Syria, and in neighboring countries, who have never known anything but war. This photo series takes you through the memories of Syrian children – now living in Za’atari Refugee Camp – and the objects they brought with them that encapsulate those memories.

A Syrian boy holds a photo of himself in kindergarten.

Child Soldier: From War to Recovery

Posted by UNICEF Canada · February 12, 2019

Every child deserves the opportunity to play, laugh and learn; to explore and grow in a world that nurtures them. Tragically, UNICEF estimates that tens of thousands of boys and girls under the age of 18 are used in conflicts worldwide. We recognize February 12 as International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers - to ensure a better, safer future for every child.

Former child soldier poses for an anonymous photo.

Children On the Move in Latin America

Posted by UNICEF Canada · February 7, 2019

Over the past three years, the economic crisis in Venezuela has led hundreds of thousands of children and adolescents to leave the country with their families to migrate to other countries in the region, mostly to Peru and Colombia. They set out on the journey in difficult conditions and weary of the discrimination and xenophobia they might face in some places along the way.

Cyber Superheroes

Posted by UNICEF Canada · February 1, 2019

It’s not often we have the opportunity to discuss the power of partnership through technology and the support of women. Although, times are changing and Cisco along with UNICEF Canada are advancing the prospects of women globally through their commitment to help communities, economies and futures – one woman at a time.

a man and a woman work at a computer which is showing code.

Saving Newborn Lives in Bangladesh

Posted by Guest Author · January 31, 2019

In Bangladesh, UNICEF is building Special Care New Born Units (SCANU) in local hospitals, to supply aid to newborns and infants – especially those who are in need of emergency intervention.

A Bangladeshi mother holds her newborn daughter up to her face.

Bringing healthcare to hard-to-reach communities in Nigeria

Posted by UNICEF Canada · 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 · 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 · 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.