In this opinion, co-CEOs of African Visionary Fund reflect on advocating for a shift in development funding and how eight new principles are manifesting within development innovation funding institutions: bit.ly/43NCBaz

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On #WorldWaterDay , we celebrate communities like Wajir, Kenya, benefiting from More Water More Life, an innovative groundwater mapping and drilling initiative improving water access for 1.2 million people, including 740,000 children.

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There is no health without mental health.

This was the key message at the 2nd Nordic Conference on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support.

It was inspiring to see commitment from the Nordics to ensure mental health is not a luxury but a necessity.

This #InternationalWomensDay , we spotlight 7 amazing women driving impact for children with the support of
UNICEF Venture Fund.

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AI is revolutionary, but how can everyone benefit from it, including those who are not digitally connected? And how do we protect society without stifling innovation progress amid the evolution of AI?

Thomas Davin, Global Innovation Director at UNICEF, shared several examples of…

Had an amazing time discussing the future of AI at DeepFest with Angela Kane, Steve Lutes, #MarcAntoineDilhac , and Tannya Jajal.

UNICEF Innovation remains committed to ethical standards, diversity, inclusion, privacy, and sustainability as we navigate the world of AI.

From limited digital skills to winning a video game development competition.

Through the Game Changers Coalition adolescent girls in Cambodia are leveling up on skills that could see them transform the gaming industry.

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Today at Techarenan, we had a thought-provoking discussion: How can we unite both the public and private sectors to foster innovations that truly benefit children?

To make a difference for this and generations to come, we must collaborate across the innovation landscape.

Absolutely delighted to have had Sweden’s State Secretary Diana Janse join us at UNICEF Innovation.

Thanks to the support and collaboration of the Government of Sweden, we're continuing to scale innovative solutions for every child everywhere.

Let's keep the momentum going!

Sweden’s State Secretary, Diana Janse, and colleagues from Swedish MFA visited us at our Innovation Centre in Stockholm where we had a good discussion on increased multilateral collaboration and partnership to ensure #InnovationImpact for children globally.

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Here's how our Hanna Burkhardt explored the vibrant startup scene in Ukraine and Sweden at last week's Future of Ukraine Summit. 👇

With over 1 million adolescents engaged, #FunDoo , a digital life coach, is now equipping young people with essential eco-friendly practices.

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Job alert 🚨

We’re looking for a senior design lead to help shape the long-term vision and strategy for how we implement design across all aspects of UNICEF Innovation work. 🎨

⏰ Deadline: February 29.

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As we count down to Techarenan, I'm thrilled to share the stage with Funda Sezgi, Morten Nyegaard, and @ZoePeden.

Together, we'll explore the transformative power of impactful investments in driving global change.

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💪 Game changers
🌎 World shapers
🎮 Future creators

Meet Akmaral from Kazakhstan, Menghorng from Cambodia, Mariam from Armenia and Aditi from India.

Together with @UNICEFInnovate they're shaping an equitable and safe digital future. #WomenInScience #Skills4Girls

Exciting news: #FunDoo is now active in 14 countries, including Jamaica! 🎉 

Thanks to the consultative support of 200 young people across the country, the app helps youth who are not in school, employed or in training gain 21st century skills.

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2.2 million people die each year due to air pollution in the Asia-Pacific region. 🏭

In Thailand, Thinking Machines, supported by the UNICEF Venture Fund, uses AI modeling to assess air quality.

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Due to war in Ukraine, some communities lack access to electricity and heating.

Newly trained on sustainable energy generation through #UPSHIFT , these young people are equipped with skills to help their communities. ⚡️

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