UNICEF South Africa

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

Pledge-67 | One Nation | One Love

As One Nation, we need to come together like never before.

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South Africa’s Child Support Grant

Making an even greater difference during COVID-19

UNICEF South Africa

UNICEF South Africa lobbied for and is encouraged by the temporary increase in the monthly Child Support Grant over this period of COVID-19. See how this increase makes a positive difference to one mother’s efforts to care for her children.

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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Golden Rules for preventing the spread of COVID-19

Posters for learners, educators, parents and caregivers

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Child Poverty in South Africa

A Multiple Overlapping Deprivation Analysis - Findings of the Living Conditions Survey, June 2020

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Recent blogs

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Let’s reimagine a better South Africa this Mandela Month

This Mandela Month, UNICEF SA’s #Pledge-67 campaign is honouring Madiba’s legacy in the fight against the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Campaign

Pledge-67 | One Nation | One Love

Help us honour the spirit of Madiba’s legacy and vision and pledge R67 this Mandela Month.

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Giving back to the community - a humanitarian response

Humanitarian heroes take up the call to improve the welfare of others. Giving back to the community is their mandate, working to bring about social change.

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UNICEF South Africa, COVID-19 and Pandora's box

COVID-19 has unlocked Pandora’s box. UNICEF SA’s humanitarian response has been swift and pro-active.

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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.

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Partners

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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About us

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.

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