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Stories of hope from 2022

Publication date: December 19, 2022

To end the year with a note of gratitude, here are five stories of hope from around the world – showing us how one small intervention can impact the lives and futures of children.

A woman hold up a baby in her arms above her head, behind her are many trees.

Universal School Meals: Putting Child Health Back on the Front Foot

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: December 15, 2022

It isn’t always easy to be a kid—or for that matter, a parent responsible for one. But we can all agree that over the last few years, it’s grown increasingly harder.

A child enjoys their lunch in school cafeteria

Humanitarian Action for Children 2023: Climate and conflict catastrophic for children

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: December 5, 2022

UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal helps support our work as it provides conflict- and disaster-affected children with access to water, sanitation, nutrition, education, health and protection services.

A child with paint on his face, in a classroom-like setting sits on a chair and looks directly into the camera.

Relief as Ukrainian mothers receive Baby Box supplies

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: November 25, 2022

UNICEF has distributed Baby Boxes to hospitals across Ukraine, containing essential items such as diapers, clothes and toys.

Relief as Ukrainian mothers receive Baby Box supplies

Reimagining Education at UNGA: Finding a seat at the table for young people

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: November 21, 2022

UNICEF Canada youth advocate and a U-Report Canada Ambassador Reeana Tazreean attended the first-ever UNICEF Youth Advocates Mobilization Lab (YAML), held on the sidelines of the 77th UN General Assembly. YAML saw 34 youth advocates from 25 different countries come together to collaborate solutions for global issues, how to better advocate for children’s rights, and to strengthen youth-led advocacy initiatives.

Reimagining Education at UNGA: Finding a seat at the table for young people

Why do a Walk-a-thon this Halloween?

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: October 21, 2022

Let’s take a trip around the world to find out how the funds raised are making a difference for millions of children by helping them access safe, drinking water, life-saving vaccines, fight malnutrition and bring them back to school.

Children taking part in UNICEF Halloween Walk-a-Thon

In Ukraine, babies are born into terrifying world of war

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: October 20, 2022

Newborn babies are spending the first days of their lives in shelters and basements.

Hanna’s 25-year-old mother Oksana tries to lull her daughter to sleep.

Five things you need to know about UNICEF Halloween

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: October 7, 2022

The spook-tacular tradition is back this Halloween! Here are the top 5 things you need to know about UNICEF Canada’s Halloween Walk-a-thon for 2022.

Amid devastating floods, can 11-year-old Mukesh hold onto his dream?

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: September 6, 2022

Mukesh and his family are living in makeshift tents in Sindh, Pakistan after unprecedented floods devastated the country and his family lost everything.