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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
#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 news and stories
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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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“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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Article
Helping vulnerable children navigate the COVID-19 pandemic
Trauma is part of the job, says Nokulunga Mnisi, ChildLine counsellor
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Broadcast
Children at heart
A series of podcasts on children and COVID-19 in partnership with Heartlines - Episode 1-5
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Article
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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Press release
UN commends South Africa’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Response has focused on saving and protecting lives, livelihoods and businesses with particular emphasis on those persons who are most vulnerable.
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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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Report
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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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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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.
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