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Recent news and stories

Campaigns

Power of play

Recommended for every child – and their parents – anytime, everywhere

Fix my food

For every child, better food, better futures

Join the team for children

Help children get the care, support, and chance to keep going for as long as they need it.

Parenting in focus

Child development

With expert guidance and tips, we’re with you for every step of your child’s journey

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Child care

Expert parenting tips on everything from handling big conversations to getting the most out of play

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Health and wellbeing

Science-backed information for looking after your family’s health

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Food and nutrition

Learn how to set your child on a path to healthy habits for life

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7 questions every new parent has about babies

A baby expert answers some of parents' most searched for questions

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What is free play and why should you encourage it at home?

Learn how playing independently can benefit your child’s development

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All you need to know about childhood vaccinations

The safest method to protect children from life-threatening diseases.

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Flood safety information

What you need to know before, during and after the storm

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Recent publications and resources

State of the World's Children 2025

Ending child poverty: Our shared imperative

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Talking about immunisation - A guide for healthcare workers

All you need to know to help you protect your community’s health, from birth to adulthood

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Parenting Support Policy Benchmarking Assessment Report

Pilot assessment tool for benchmarking policy provision for universal parenting support in South Africa - October 2025

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Recent blogs

From youth volunteer to youth advocate

How Osborn found his voice for change

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A glimpse of youth leadership in motion

A reflection from UNICEF Volunteer Campus Club visits in Gauteng Province

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Volunteering is sector entrance - not a side activity

How to make the most of being a UNICEF Volunteer

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The beautiful chaos of play

My journey with the Power of Play campaign

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