The Recycling Champions programme in Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town, allows waste pickers like Shevon to make a living while diverting waste from landfills.

With seed funding from UNICEF, this green initiative can now scale up vital operations♻️. bit.ly/3J4xXvf
#EarthDay

Innovation can be created & found anywhere💡.

Take for example the Recycling Champions (ReChas) programme in Western Cape combining innovation & the green economy while providing crucial livelihoods for many families👇. bit.ly/3J4xXvf

#WCID
#ClimateAction
#GreenRising

Why is it so difficult to deliver aid to north #Gaza ?

Here’s an inside look from UNICEF Tess Ingram on the dangers & the waiting game!

We were delighted to welcome Megan Gilgan Dep. Director of Private Fundraising & Partnerships this week!

Engaging with the inspiring youth reporters Alex FM Radio 891 & corporate partners who play a vital role in working together to improve the wellbeing of every child!

'There is no peaceful morning in Ukraine,' - Denise Brown, Humanitarian Coordinator, condemning the attacks on📍Dnipro City and region, killing and injuring civilians, including children, and damaging civilian infrastructures—just days after Chernihiv attacks.

Full statement 👇

UNICEF, BMW South Africa & Dep. Basic Education are bringing quality science, tech, edu & maths into classrooms through the BRIDGE partnership.

- Training educators on robotics,
- Setting up robotics labs &
- Promoting STEM engagement

are equipping pupils with skills for the jobs of tomorrow, today.

Working with National Department of Health & partners & thanks to Embassy of Japan in South Africa/在南アフリカ共和国日本国大使館 support the multimedia ‘Truck’ hits the road again to spread lifesaving cholera prevention messaging across #Limpopo #Mzansi

UNICEF is deeply concerned by the sharp increase in the number of child casualties in Ukraine as many areas continue to be hit by intensified attacks.

At least 57 children were killed or injured in March alone, twice the number from February.

Our statement ⬇️

Early childhood & foundational learning is critical to set in place a positive educational journey #ForEveryChild

With support from Gates Foundation Hapag-Lloyd AG #HempelFoundation The LEGO Foundation & more UNICEF South Africa supports Dep. Basic Education to help every child reach their full potential

Imagine your neighborhood park littered with unexploded mines. That's the reality for children in Ukraine, where mines pose a deadly and daily risk. UNICEF's mine safety training helps children to stay safe from these hazards. #MineAwarenessDay
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“While we have more wars, more recklessness, more heedlessness from leaders who choose war, we do not see any change, any diminution in the humanity that binds communities across the world”.

A note of hope from Martin Griffiths Martin Griffiths

Watch our full conservation here

Humanitarians, journalists, civilians, children are #NotATarget

#NotATarget

He was such a joy to watch! #Rocky

“Give children a voice.”

Olivia, 12, is a young poet and student in Burkina Faso.

Watch her powerful poem – calling on world leaders to include children and young people in peacebuilding efforts.

Where is the ceasefire for children?? Enough, please, enough.

In the news 🗞: South Africa has made tremendous progress in ensuring that #humanrights are protected.

Speaking to Sowetan LIVE, UNICEF SA's Sudeshan Reddy says the country continues to lead by example through its commitment to #childrights . bit.ly/3PzZwjU

“Happy days will break through the pain.”

10-year-old Fedir is using poetry to look back on his school years before war in Ukraine.

Ahead of #WorldPoetryDay , his powerful words reflect the right of every child to live, learn and play in safety.

WATCH📽️: Sam Motaung is passionate about inspiring positive change & giving hope to vulnerable children in his community.

This #WorldSocialWorkDay , we honour & recognise the valuable work social workers like Sam do on the frontlines #ForEveryChild 💙.

Global Social Service Workforce Alliance
#WSWD2024

The IPC findings on #Gaza confirm what we have been warning about of impending famine for months now.
The world’s inaction is shocking as more children succumb to a slow death.
All border crossings must open now to allow unfettered access of humanitarian aid.