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.

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.

#BucketsOfCare - help us reach families in need

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 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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Child Poverty in South Africa

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

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Nutrition brief 2020

Good nutrition is the foundation of child survival, health and development; well-nourished children are better able to grow and learn, to participate in and

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Recent blogs

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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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Every child’s mental health matters: Helpful tips

In these uncertain times, UNICEF South Africa is taking the mental health of children seriously. Read how we can help ensure their mental wellbeing.

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Charity organisations - The story of fighting child abuse

Charity organisations play a vital role in our society - doggedly working to reduce the numbers of vulnerable children facing abuse & to tell their stories.

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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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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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