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Youth engagement

Young females eating fresh fruit and vegetables

20 October 2023

Youth take lead in promoting better nutrition and healthier young lives

The ‘My body, my health: my wealth’ national youth-led campaign aims to promote healthy diets, physical activity, and mental wellness.

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18 October 2023

My body, my health: my wealth

Advocating for healthier environments to reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases

children running on the beach with the sun setting in the background

09 October 2023

60 per cent of youth needed mental health support over past year – UNICEF South Africa U-Report poll

Latest U-Report poll, released ahead of World Mental Health Day, reflects a potential improvement in mental wellbeing but significant variants between ages, not knowing where to get help and limited family level conversations point to ongoing challenges.

Two young females bending over a bucket of water from a stream behind them, with their friend looking down from above.

03 October 2023

Young people to tell their climate stories through new photo project

‘The Green Rising’, launched by UNICEF South Africa, OHCHR Southern Africa, Maverick Citizen and EPA Images, will support young people to tell the visual story of the impact of climate and environmental change on their lives and how they’re fighting back.

Young person holding up SDG 13 sign on climate

04 September 2023

Climate from a youth lens

"Promoting a brighter future for children, essentially requires a greener planet in which they can thrive and reach their full potential."

Young man and a woman discussing a book on the desk in front of them.

01 September 2023

Nurturing the future: From learning to earning

The ‘Basic Package of Support’ works for and with youth to better shape their futures

woman talking to a UNICEF staff memember

Youth emergency guide

Emergency preparedness, building social resilience, helping you understand how to prepare for an emergency and how to stay safe.

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Youth holding hands in a circle

Youth highlight life skills as most useful for their job search – UNICEF South Africa U-Report poll

Ahead of International Youth Day, new U-Report poll findings show that children and young people associate communication, problem solving and teamwork skills as essential to improve their opportunities to find work.

Children in school uniform holding up posters on the Sustainable Development Goals

Join U-report South Africa and make your voice heard!

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UNICEF’s Chief of Health and Nutrition washes her hands at a UNICEF installed handwashing station at the entrance to Kanana cholera field hospital in Gauteng province.

Climate resilient solutions to protect and improve water, sanitation, and sustainable energy services top agenda at South Africa – China dialogue

UNICEF hosted dialogue with Governments of South Africa and China, children, youth, and other stakeholders, shared experiences and lessons learnt on how to protect essential services for children in an evolving environment.