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Child Protection Week 2020

UNICEF supports Child Protection Week 2020 from 31 May – 7 June.

This year's theme is “Let us all protect children during COVID-19 and beyond”.

Read the story about how virtual connections transform child and youth care work.

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Beware of fraud

UNICEF is aware that there are Request for Quotations (RFQs) that are being publicly shared with the UNICEF logo and claiming to be from UNICEF South Africa. The RFQs are for deep-clean materials and other products used for sanitation during the Covid-19 Pandemic. These RFQs are a fraudulent scam and this matter is currently being investigated by the relevant authorities.

UNICEF South Africa will only place such RFQs here or www.ungm.org

#BucketsOfCare - help us reach families in need

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You can make a difference by donating #BucketsOfCare to families who need it most, filled with daily essentials for 4 people to last 3 months.
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Recent news and stories

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Peer mentors: Frontline heroes during COVID-19

Novel peer mentor programme provides life-saving services and reduces pressure at clinics.

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Photo Essay

Virtual connections transform child and youth care work

Child and youth care workers embrace mobile phone technology to stay in touch with those in need

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Article

“One hand washes the other”

UNICEF’s #LittleHandsMatter campaign is fighting the spread of the coronavirus in communities across South Africa, one handwashing station at a time.

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Helping vulnerable children navigate the COVID-19 pandemic

Trauma is part of the job, says Nokulunga Mnisi, ChildLine counsellor

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Children at heart

A series of podcasts on children and COVID-19 in partnership with Heartlines - Episode 1-5

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Immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases essential

African Vaccination Week 2020 focuses on the importance of immunization in a time of COVID-19.

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Recent publications and resources

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Tips and guidance for early learning at home

Playful learning activities and resources for parents of young children up to 5 years.

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Tips and guidance for children’s learning at home from Gr R

Activities and resources to keep children from Grade R to 9 learning and developing while not in school.

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Tshwaragano ka Bana - Let's play learn and grow together #11

# 11 - 20: easy, daily, playful learning activities for young children up to 5 years at home.

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Active learning at home #6

Grade R- 9 daily guides for parents to support and encourage children’s learning at home.

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Recent blogs

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Donate money and shower families with ‘Buckets of Care’

Donate money to the #BucketsOfCare campaign and help UNICEF SA provide families with hygiene & sanitation essentials to fight disease.

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Sanitation matters: What your online donation can achieve

With the pandemic, vulnerable children in SA are at risk. Each online donation helps UNICEF South Africa reach them with our sanitation campaigns.

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Giving back to the community - It really matters

Giving back to the community through ongoing sustainable programmes is an effective way of protecting the rights of all children. It really matters.

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#BucketsOfCare - help us reach families in need

We need your help to deliver #BucketsOfCare in South Africa.

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Every child deserves a fair chance in life. Join us in making an impact on the lives of the most vulnerable children in South Africa.

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We forge alliances to improve the mechanisms of development assistance and leverages resources for the benefit of children and women.

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Ambassadors and advocates

UNICEF’s celebrities have a wide range of talents and achievements, but they all share a commitment to improving the lives of children in South Africa

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As a global child rights organisation working in 190 countries and territories, we are a leading advocate for children and their families in South Africa.