Raising Parents: Stories from around the World
Becoming a parent is a journey into the unknown.
UNICEF’s documentary series Raising Parents steps into the homes of families around the world.
Each family's story is a powerful reminder that while every parenting journey is unique, no parent is alone.
Meet the families
Discover how these families are navigating parenthood.
A family’s journey with autism in Bolivia
Meet Gonzalo and Carmen in Bolivia. Their story is one of love and resilience as they navigate raising their child Ernest, who sees the world in a unique way.
"Everything was going to be different from now on."
A grandfather challenges gender stereotypes in Ghana
Agyemang Baffour shares how he supports his daughter as she juggles work, education and parenting in Ghana. As a devoted grandfather, he makes sure his grandchildren feel loved, learn well and grow up with strong values.
"I think men should help their grandchildren or children as much as they can."
The Kazakh family that adopted four siblings
Anna and Yevgeniy share how they built a life together with their six children. As a family, they continue to learn and adapt together, embracing the joys and challenges that come with raising children.
"Life takes a completely different turn once you have adopted children."
Navigating motherhood and mental health in South Africa
Annelisa from South Africa shares her raw and moving experience of becoming a mother.
"I wasn't prepared to be a mother. I don't think there's anything that can prepare you for that."
A multicultural family's experience as new parents in Thailand
Coming from the United States and Cambodia, parents Hannah and Rithy are raising their children in Thailand while navigating multiple identities.
"How are we supposed to know if we are doing it right or not?"
A mother’s testimony of loss in Türkiye
Merve lost her husband in a car accident days after one of the worst earthquakes hit Türkiye. This is her story of resilience and strength as she raises her children on her own.
"How will I raise these children alone?"
A mother's experience with preterm birth in Uruguay
From a time of uncertainty to the beginning of motherhood, UNICEF Uruguay Ambassador María Noel Riccetto shares her journey through pregnancy and childbirth.
"We spend hours just watching him. We can't believe how tiny he was and how much he has grown."
