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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.

UNICEF Regional Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia, Sachin Tendulkar, handing over games and learning materials designed to boost early childhood development.

UNICEF Regional Ambassador for South Asia Sachin Tendulkar teams up with Sri Lanka’s children

As the country’s economy makes gradual recovery, 3.9 million people, including children, are unable to afford adequate food, and 4.8 million children are struggling to keep learning.

10-year-old Ishan in the classroom

Education for every child, especially the most disadvantaged

UNICEF supporting children with disabilities to continue learning

Vishnu (left) with his teacher Kavitha

Little Vishnu is ready to learn and thrive!

Pre-school meal programmes in Sri Lanka ensure young children’s continued access to education and nutrition amidst economic crisis

Monisha (4) enjoys her mid-day meal at the Gunapala Silva early childhood development centre

Happy meals

A year into the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, UNICEF-supported mid-day meals are proving to be lifelines for children

George Laryea-Adjei

Devastating crisis for children in Sri Lanka is a cautionary tale for South Asia

Statement by George Laryea-Adjei, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, after visiting Sri Lanka

UNICEF and Rotary International partner to deliver critical lifesaving supplies

UNICEF and Rotary International partner to deliver critical lifesaving supplies to families impacted by the crisis in Sri Lanka

Japan hands over life-saving medicines procured through UNICEF

Japan hands over life-saving medicines procured through UNICEF in response to the economic crisis.

Anuja

Geneva Palais briefing note on the launch of Sri Lanka's humanitarian action for children

This is a summary of what was said by Representative of UNICEF Sri Lanka, Christian Skoog – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing in the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Sri Lankan baby

UNICEF appeals for US$25 million to meet the urgent needs of 1.7 million children affected by the economic crisis in Sri Lanka