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Johannes Wedenig (left), UNICEF South Africa Representative, and Malibongwe Dhlodhlo (right), UNICEF young volunteer, have a conversation at the June 16 Memorial Acre in Soweto.
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Honoring June 16 sacrifices of by investing in children

The courage of 1976 changed our history. Realising the potential of today's young people can change our future.

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“I am who I am today because of the people who care”

How the UNICEF-supported Asiphilenikahle safe park nurtures children in Mpumalanga township.

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Building children’s confidence and resilience

UNICEF and Chery Automobile are helping transform education for every child in South Africa

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Green Rising Challenge amplifies youth-led climate action

Youth taking climate action for safer, healthier environments for children

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Young Mentor Mothers provide a safe space and hope for girls

Dreams deferred but not denied for a young mother despite stigma and challenges

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Partnering to provide a safe and enabling space for children

UNICEF and Capitec

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Blogs

A group of young people wearing blue UNICEF Volunteer t-shirts smile broadly while posing for a photo.
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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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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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