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Volunteering in orphanages

19 September 2018

Volunteering in orphanages

By volunteering in orphanages, many well-intentioned tourists are supporting an industry that tears families apart and exploits children.

Religious leaders meeting in South Asia

South Asia religious leaders for children

Religious leaders accelerate results for children

Gaurnashi

26 January 2023

Gaurnashi, the champion shuttler

She was born speech and hearing impaired, but Gauranshi never let her disability come in the way of her dreams.

Regional director, George Laryea-Adjei

17 January 2023

Investment in children’s development in early years is the foundation for sustained economic development: RIS-UNICEF

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28 October 2022

Climate devastation in Pakistan is an ominous precursor of catastrophes to come

Statement by George Laryea-Adjei, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, after visiting flood-affected areas in Pakistan

mothers in breastfeeding corners

11 October 2022

Flood-hit women get a safe corner to feed their babies

Breastfeeding corners are a vital component of the child-friendly spaces in relief camps that UNICEF India has advocated

new mother and baby

Breastfeeding within an hour of C-section delivery

A unique hospital initiative by the Government of Telangana and UNICEF is turning out to be a game changer in breastfeeding for C-section mothers

Deon Demamount

Turning the pages of the Spoken Word World

'Degree over dreams' or 'degree FOR your dreams?'

Navli

Using traditional folk songs to tackle fear of vaccines

Frontline workers are playing a crucial role in fighting deeply embedded misinformation and rejection of vaccines among Garasia tribal communities

Priya Devi

All about positive parenting

Positive parenting can boost a child's self-esteem as they are encouraged to have open conversations about their thoughts, beliefs, and feelings