Education | UNICEF Canada: For Every Child

Education is one of UNICEF’s main programs. On this page, you will find more information about current and past UNICEF projects, child stories and ways you can get involved.

U-Report: Spreading Facts, Not Fear

U-Report is a tool used by millions of young people all around the world. To help curb the spread of misinformation about COVID-19, U-Report has become an important means of transmitting information.

A U-Reporter demonstrates proper handwashing techniques in Cote D'Ivoire.

Learning from Home: How kids in the United States are keeping their education going

Luka is eight years old and in the second grade. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, his school has had to close, to help protect him and his community. However his parents are ensuring he continues his schooling, even from home.

Luka reads in bed before starting his day.

COVID-19: Tips for Teachers on Talking to Students

Tips for having age appropriate discussions to reassure children and help them keep themselves and their families safe.

A primary school teacher records lessons for students in China.

A Day in the Life: Online Schooling in Beijing

Xiaoyu is an eleventh grader who lives in Beijing, China. Since the beginning of the spring semester, in February 2020, she is one of the millions of primary and secondary students in China relying on online or televised learning to continue her education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supporting Your Kids Through the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Guide for Parents

Dr. Lisa Damour – psychologist, New York Times columnist and mom of two – provides advice for parents on how to help your children deal with the many emotions they may be experiencing as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Children in Italy use clothes to send a message of support to their neighbours.

Education In Syria: A Life-Long Calling

One principal’s quest to support children’s education despite ongoing conflict.

Transforming Gender Roles with Toilets

A programme to end open defecation in Jharkhand ends up transforming gender roles, with female toilet builders tackling gender gaps and taking on menstrual hygiene management.

Three rani mistris work at digging a new toilet.

Empowering Girls through Science and Technology

Girls education is an important topic for many countries around the world. Low participation and lack of opportunities in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is often cited as one of main barriers to a fulfilling education for girls. Faced with this situation, UNICEF Bolivia has started several new programmes throughout 2019 to reduce the gender gap in these areas, ensuring that girls and young people can develop the skills they need for the world of tomorrow.

Girls receive awards at a tech event in Bolivia.

Five things you need to know about UNICEF Halloween

The spook-tacular tradition is back this Halloween! Here are the top 5 things you need to know about UNICEF Canada’s Halloween Walk-a-thon for 2022.

A School for Irene: Girls’ Education in Uganda

Irene is 14 years old and in grade 7 – which in Uganda, where she lives, is unusual for girls her age. UNICEF supported programs in Uganda are helping to ensure that Irene and girls like her are able to stay in school longer, sparking positive change in the community.

Category: Education

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