Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Resources to help families develop coping strategies during the pandemic

UNICEF
Temporary Appointment Social Policy Officer ( NO 2), Jamaica (For Jamaica Nationals Only)
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Videos

Parenting in COVID-19 is stressful – get help

Acting in anger can hurt your child in ways you will regret. Get help with parenting if you need it. #ENDviolence

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Education on hold in Jamaica

COVID-19 school closures exposed Jamaica’s digital divide. A UNICEF-supported programme aims to improve remote learning and fight educational inequality.

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Ways to cope during COVID-19

Part III of a series of videos created with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD).

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Community blackboards keep children learning

Wanting to help students without internet access, teacher Taneka Mckoy Phipps reimagined the most traditional of learning tools: blackboards!

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Stories

Digitizing Jamaica’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

UNICEF provided a digital health platform to assist Jamaican health workers

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Family

How to keep your child safe online

5 ways to help keep your child’s online experiences positive and safe.

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Parenting tips from Sesame Street

Advice from Elmo, his mom and friends

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Navigating pregnancy during COVID-19

An expert midwife on how to best protect yourself and your baby

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Directory of Services for Children & Families

A collection of resources to support the health and welfare of children all over Jamaica

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Activities

19 COVID-19 family activity ideas

Activities for families staying at home to enjoy some fun time together.

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Activities for children with disabilities

Keeping children busy is a full-time job and finding fun options for those with disabilities can be even harder.

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19 games for family bonding during COVID-19

Play together to create powerful memories and life skills

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Indoor play ideas for young children

Safe fun and learning during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak.

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Education

Resources to help at-home learning for children

We compiled this list to assist parents/caregivers and educators

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Education on hold in Jamaica

COVID-19 school closures exposed Jamaica’s digital divide. A UNICEF-supported programme aims to improve remote learning and fight educational inequality.

Watch now