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For every child, health: HIV Support for children in Sierra Leone

Publication date: December 1, 2017

In Sierra Leone, all children living with HIV can be enrolled in antiretroviral treatment free of charge. At the HAPPY Kids and Adolescents centre, kids get the support to lead happy and healthy lives.

UNICEF Cards: 6 questions with Angie Rees

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: November 30, 2017

Angie Rees is an artist currently living and working in Calgary, Alberta. Angie has been donating her art to UNICEF Canada’s Water For Life Gala for many years, but 2017 is the first year that we’re happy to welcome Angie as an official UNICEF Cards artist. She spoke with us about her inspirations, art and her wishes for the holiday season.

An Open Letter to Canada from Your Youth

Posted by: Kids Of Canada

Publication date: November 20, 2017

Dear Canada, we’re the future, correct? Well then, and perhaps this may come as a surprise to you, but your future’s well-being is far from what it needs to be. Canada, are you surprised? So are we. We’re surprised when we hear of another 17-year-old who has committed suicide because of the lack of funding for mental health services.

The Foundation of Greater Montreal is giving children a voice

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: November 17, 2017

Today, the Foundation of Greater Montreal is hosting a forum called Why is it important to give children a voice? to highlight the importance of listening to children, and to celebrate World Children's Day. Alli Truesdell, Youth Participation Lead at UNICEF Canada, will be presenting, highlighting the parallels between the priorities identified by young people in Montreal and the results from six workshops that UNICEF Canada conducted across the country.

Girl, uprooted

Posted by: June Findlay

Publication date: November 15, 2017

After violent conflict in South Sudan forced Nyajime’s family to uproot their lives, she became sick and so malnourished that she was unable to stand, walk or even smile. Here’s the story of her miraculous transformation into a healthy child, thanks to the love and care of many people—and a few simple, yet essential gifts.

Humanitarian partners are rushing to help the victims of the earthquake in Iraq

Posted by: Guest Author

Publication date: November 13, 2017

An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 7.3 on the Richter scale struck last night approximately 32kms from the city of Halabja, Iraq. The earthquake was felt across Iraq, including in the cities of Baghdad, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Kirkuk and Basra.

Ayat, the Teacher

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: November 2, 2017

The story of Ayat, a 12-year old girl who fled with her family from Ar-Raqqa, Syria amid violence and who is making the best of her situation by helping others.

UNICEF Cards: 9 Questions with Briar Emond

Posted by: UNICEF Canada

Publication date: November 1, 2017

UNICEF Cards artist Briar Emond talks to us about the connection between mathematics and art, how paint pouring is a way to bring people together, and what UNICEF means to her.