“Adapt and don’t give up:” How This Toronto Teacher Persevered to Help Children in Lebanon

Posted by: Guest Author
Publication date: January 23, 2025

When Bayan Yammout's trip to work with children with disabilities in Lebanon was abruptly cancelled due to conflict in the region, she knew she had to find another way to help them. So, the Toronto teacher and UNICEF Canada Ambassador found ways to take her lessons digital with support from @UNICEF Lebanon to help children navigate trauma and uncertainty.

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UNICEF Canada’s Youth Advocacy Summit Celebrates the Power of Youth Leadership

Posted by: UNICEF Canada
Publication date: December 16, 2024

UNICEF Canada’s Youth Advocacy Summit bought together 70 young advocates from across the country on November 20, 2024, in Ottawa. Marking National Child Day, these advocates shared solutions on issues like education, healthcare, and mental health with policymakers and global leaders. Their insights, captured in the 2024 Reimagine Playbook, emphasize one clear message: youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are the leaders of today.

Youth Advocates in Ottawa for National Child Day Celebrations in Ottawa