South America | UNICEF Canada: For Every Child

South 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.

All smiles for school

Some back-to-school smiles from children around the world as classes start in Canada again.

A boy uses his hands to create a square photo sign. He is in a classroom setting standing next to bulletin board with many colourful sheets pinned on it. He is wearing a white uniform shirt. In Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh.

Protecting every child from vaccine-preventable disease

UNICEF’s latest State of the World’s Children Report states 1 in 5 children are unvaccinated, leaving them vulnerable to a range of vaccine-preventable diseases.

A girl wearing a blue dress looks directly at the camera, holding a bandage up to her recently vaccinated arm. She is smiling.

Stories of hope from 2022

To end the year with a note of gratitude, here are five stories of hope from around the world – showing us how one small intervention can impact the lives and futures of children.

A woman hold up a baby in her arms above her head, behind her are many trees.

Five humanitarians working for every child

On World Humanitarian Day we celebrate all the humanitarian workers who ensure children around the world are supported, so that they can thrive.

A woman wearing a UNICEF jakcet carries a child in her arms, both the woman and child are laughing. They are outdoors and both are wearing jackets.

Celebrate World Water Day with children around the world

World Water Day is March 22. This is a day to acknowledge the right to water as a life-saving necessity. Find out more about the importance of safe water for children.

A Historic Effort: Providing Ultra-Cold-Chain Freezers Around The World

Thomas Sorensen, Senior Manager in the Cold Chain Unit, UNICEF Supply Division, explains the work behind the scenes to roll-out the largest ultra-cold-chain deployment in history.

UCC freezers wait to be unwrapped after delivery.

By the Numbers: How UNICEF Delivered During COVID-19

Five ways UNICEF kept children safe in our most challenging year yet.

A UNICEF volunteer meets with a child in Syria.

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.

Delivering life-saving vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic

Health workers are stopping at nothing to ensure immunizations for every child.

A baby receives a vaccination injection.

Supporting the COVID-19 response in Brazil

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UNICEF is scaling up delivery of health and hygiene supplies benefitting more than 583,000 people in Brazil.

Geographic Region: South America

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