Sub-Saharan Africa | UNICEF Canada: For Every Child

Sub-Saharan Africa 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.

'I just want to find my father': Stories from Mali

Like many children affected by the increased violence in central Mali, Hamadou had to flee from a raid on his village. He and his family are living in a settlement, but their father has been missing since the attack.

Hamadou's drawing of the violence he's experienced.

Back Home for Jacques: An Ebola Survivor's Story

In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, one in three Ebola victims is a child but Ebola survivors are often treated with stigma and mistrust by their communities. Jacques, age 8, was infected with Ebola but now he’s back home, and with the help of UNICEF, being welcomed back into his community.

School children put up posters with ebola advisories.

For Every Child, Health

UNICEF Canada is celebrating the Government of Canada’s commitment to supporting advancements in healthcare for women, newborns and children around the world, over the next 10 years.

Father’s Day Gift Roundup

No two dads are the same. Which is why UNICEF Canada’s 2019 Father’s Day Gift Guide has something for every dad (or special man in your life!) So if you’re still in need of a great gift idea, check out our roundup of thoughtful gifts that give back.

A Tale of Three Fathers

What does being a dad look like? UNICEF went around the world to meet with different dads and their children. Read on to learn more about the day to day life of dads in Bangladesh, Paraguay and Rwanda.

My Journey with The 25th Team – Part 2

As UNICEF Canada’s 25th Team begins to transition to the next phase with Women UNlimited, 25th Team member Jennifer Toby reflects back on her journey through verse.

My Journey with The 25th Team – Part 1

As UNICEF Canada’s 25th Team moves to the next phase with Women UNlimited, 25th Team member Jennifer Toby reflects back on her journey.

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.

A girl writes on a chalkboard in a classroom in Uganda.

A Letter to Moms of the World

In advance of Mother's Day, UNICEF Canada 25th Team member Stasia Schmidt takes a moment to reflect on her experiences as a mom, and how they helped to link her to the other moms she met during her field visits with the 25th Team.

Girls’ Education in Uganda: Water, Sanitation and School Attendance

Gender equality and the empowerment of girls and women is at the heart of UNICEF’s mandate to realize the rights of all children.

Geographic Region: Sub-Saharan Africa

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