North America | UNICEF Canada: For Every Child

North America is one of the geographical regions where UNICEF is currently running programs for children in need. On this page, you will find more information on UNICEF’s work.

What You Need to Know Before, During and After Receiving a COVID-19 Vaccine

Tips for navigating the vaccination process.

Three female health workers give the 'v for vaccinated' sign outside a clinic in Nepal.

How to talk to your friends and family about COVID-19 vaccines

Tips for handling tough conversations with your loved ones.

A woman and her daughter talk outside their home.

Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

We answer the most common questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

A health worker gives the 'V for Vaccinated' sign at a hospital in Vietnam.

Polls results on COVID-19, vaccines and routine immunization

In March 2021, UNICEF Canada in partnership with Fuse Insights launched a poll to help better understand the impact of the pandemic on families in Canada, and their opinions on COVID-19 vaccines and routine immunizations.

Addressing Humanitarian Crises: Student Case Competition

While this academic year has posed a challenge for students across the country who have been learning in a remote or hybrid context, it hasn’t stopped our amazing network of UNICEF on Campus Clubs from advocating and fundraising for world’s most vulnerable children. Western University's Campus Club held a case competition to address humanitarian needs in South Sudan, and the winning team shares their process.

Children wash their hands at a UNICEF supplied WASH station

UNICEF Canada Condemns Anti-Asian Attacks and Discrimination

UNICEF Canada statement on recent attacks on Asians in North America, and growing discrimination against Asians during COVID-19.

Blue background with white text; stop asian hate

The World is Really So Small: A Donor’s Reflections

At UNICEF Canada, the Women UNlimited team are working with local communities to create change for children around the world, through a committed four-year donation. For International Women’s Day, we spoke with one of the members Beth Borody about how her passion for maternal health led to wanting to support mothers and children around the world.

Bethany stands on a beach in Ghana with her son.

Remembering Jean Julian: 1933-2020

Following the passing of longtime volunteer Jean Julian in December 2020, UNICEF Canada wanted to share some memories from her fellow volunteers of her spirit and tireless dedication to UNICEF’s work.

Jean poses with other UNICEF Guelph volunteers

Finding Light in the Dark: Top 5 Stories of Success in 2020

2020 has been a challenging year for almost everyone. However, in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, UNICEF continued to make strides in protecting every child’s right to a childhood.

Friends sit by a UNICEF-supplied mosquito net in Bienythiang in Akoka county, Upper Nile state, South Sudan.

Gift-Giving with Thought: Top 5 Gifts that Give Back for 2020

Gift giving around the holidays can be challenging but UNICEF Canada is here to help ease your stress with our curated list of gifts, with something for everyone.

Geographic Region: North America

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