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Surviving Winter in Syria

Posted by UNICEF · December 11, 2017

Conflict has changed every part of Syria over the past six years, including winter. Any happy memories of snow filled streets and fields are now gone. Forced to flee their homes and live in camps and shelters offering little protection from the cold, winter is a real struggle for children in Syria. Freezing temperatures, snow and heavy rain will make life a struggle for children who have been forced from their homes.

Dear Parents: This is why we’re always online

Posted by Kids Of Canada · December 11, 2017

I am here to tell you about a generation that lives on this wonderful thing that we like to call “The Internet”.

For every child, health: HIV Support for children in Sierra Leone

Posted by UNICEF · December 1, 2017

In Sierra Leone, all children living with HIV can be enrolled in antiretroviral treatment free of charge. At the HAPPY Kids and Adolescents centre, kids get the support to lead happy and healthy lives.

UNICEF Cards: 6 questions with Angie Rees

Posted by UNICEF Canada · November 30, 2017

Angie Rees is an artist currently living and working in Calgary, Alberta. Angie has been donating her art to UNICEF Canada’s Water For Life Gala for many years, but 2017 is the first year that we’re happy to welcome Angie as an official UNICEF Cards artist. She spoke with us about her inspirations, art and her wishes for the holiday season.

An Open Letter to Canada from Your Youth

Posted by Kids Of Canada · November 20, 2017

Dear Canada, we’re the future, correct? Well then, and perhaps this may come as a surprise to you, but your future’s well-being is far from what it needs to be. Canada, are you surprised? So are we. We’re surprised when we hear of another 17-year-old who has committed suicide because of the lack of funding for mental health services.

The Foundation of Greater Montreal is giving children a voice

Posted by UNICEF Canada · November 17, 2017

Today, the Foundation of Greater Montreal is hosting a forum called Why is it important to give children a voice? to highlight the importance of listening to children, and to celebrate World Children's Day. Alli Truesdell, Youth Participation Lead at UNICEF Canada, will be presenting, highlighting the parallels between the priorities identified by young people in Montreal and the results from six workshops that UNICEF Canada conducted across the country.

Girl, uprooted

November 15, 2017

After violent conflict in South Sudan forced Nyajime’s family to uproot their lives, she became sick and so malnourished that she was unable to stand, walk or even smile. Here’s the story of her miraculous transformation into a healthy child, thanks to the love and care of many people—and a few simple, yet essential gifts.