UNICEF South Africa, there for every child We work to promote the rights of every child. Learn how we are supporting children to reach their full potential. What we do Recent news and stories Press release 22 March 2021 People powered #TippyTapChallenge relaunched to help curb the spread of COVID-19 through handwashing Visit the page Statement 08 March 2021 Message of support: Launch of interactive gender based violence online platform Read now In other news 25 February 2021 The 'slow violence' of malnutrition in South Africa Read now Video Let's stop COVID-19 People in South Africa tell their stories about the reality of COVID-19 and how it has impacted their lives. Watch now Load more items Write4Change Become a UNICEF Hero and play an influential role in initiating change for the futures of the children in South Africa. Write4Change Recent publications and resources Statement 08 March 2021 Message of support: Launch of interactive gender based violence online platform Read now Report COVID-19 situation reports - 2021 A snapshot of current needs and response See the full report Report Child Gauge 2020 - Food and nutrition security Draws attention to the lifelong impact of poor nutrition, and identifies critical points for intervention across the life course. See the full report Document UNICEF’s Tippy Tap Challenge - Field demonstration guide Activating the Tippy Tap Challenge in schools and communities Get the document Report COVID-19 situation reports - 2020 Snapshot of current needs and response See the full report Report How COVID-19 is changing childhood in South Africa COVID-19 is a child rights crisis - Responding and reimagining for every child See the full report Load more items Recent blogs Campaign Take action: Join the #TippyTapChallenge Save lives - become a handwashing hero today Get the details Campaign The Truck: A COVID-19 prevention campaign on wheels On the road to slowing the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa Get the details Blog post Take a road trip with UNICEF South Africa’s #TheTruck #TheTruck has taken to the road, spreading COVID-19 messaging by creating community engagement and awareness in high-risk areas. Read the story Blog post Looking forward in 2021 UNICEF South Africa’s resolve to building a fairer world and reimagining a better future for every child remains unchanged and is focused on 6 key areas. Read the story Load more items More UNICEF to explore Page Take action 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. Visit the page Page Partners We forge alliances to improve the mechanisms of development assistance and leverages resources for the benefit of children and women. Visit the page Job_icon Goodwill ambassador 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 Visit the page Page Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) The latest COVID-19 news and resources, as well as tips on protecting you and your family from the virus. Visit the page