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Khensani Hlophe (left) and Lesedi Molefe (right) stand inside their classroom at Kgokare Secondary School in Sebokeng, Gauteng province.
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Equipping children with future-ready skills

UNICEF, Chery Automobile and the Austrian Development Agency collaborate to transform education for South Africa’s young people.

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06 December 2024

UNICEF commemorates World AIDS Day 2024 at launch of Eastern Cape Global Alliance chapter

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Celebrating World Children's Day with Sonwabo ECD Centre

Through art, song and dance, children shared their hopes and dreams, represented on a beautiful Tree of the Future.

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Thembile’s story: how parenting support can #ENDviolence

The transformative power of parenting support programmes

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News note
15 November 2024

Recognition of non-formal skills: new research on micro-credentialing

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News note
25 October 2024

“Nothing for children, without children”

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Blogs

Maleeqzh stand in front of a wall with colourful posters and notes, holding up a sign that says "Time to lead".
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Power to the people!

A rallying call from youth to address non-communicable diseases at the Global NCD Alliance Forum

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“I was bullied because of a flawed food system”

The voices of South Africa’s Fix My Food youth advocates

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“A health scare showed me the truth of food labeling!”

The voices of South Africa’s Fix My Food youth advocates

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"The sugar always punished us for its sweetness"

The first in a series of blog posts representing the voices of Fix My Food youth advocates

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Sparking change through Fix My Food

Using social and behaviour change tools to improve our food environment

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Youth in action: My journey as a conservation champion

Encouraging young people to believe in their power to make a difference and to take action for our planet.

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