Doreen Awiti

Economist. International Development. Social Impact.

[UNICEF Tanzania @UNICEFTanzania]

#ForEveryChild, the best start. Breastfeeding within the first hour after birth, exclusively for the first six months, and continuing alongside complementary foods until two years gives children the strongest foundation for healthy growth and development. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

[Global Partnership for Education @GPforEducation]

In Côte d'Ivoire, Clubs for Mothers of Female Students are breaking barriers to education.

Funding from GPE and technical support from @UnescoCIV keeps girls in school who face early marriage or financial hardships.

#FundEducation

[Global Partnership for Education @GPforEducation]

In Burkina Faso, 10% of the population have been internally displaced – over half of them children.

With support from #EducationOutLoud, civil society is helping these children access education in their host communities: https://t.co/uMYlixRdUe

#FundEducation

[UNICEF Malawi @UNICEFMalawi]

🌍 Education leaders from Malawi, India and across Africa are coming together today for the Pre-FLEX South–South Learning Exchange to share practical solutions for accelerating foundational learning.

#FLEX2026 #FoundationalLearning #ForEveryChild

[Gates Foundation Africa @GatesAfrica]

Protecting mothers and babies isn’t a new agenda for Africa, it has always been part of our communities, our cultures, and our shared responsibility.

This week, traditional and customary authorities remind us why.

#MaternalHealth #CommunityLeadership

[UNICEF Africa @UNICEFAfrica]

When children are invisible in data, they risk being invisible in policies, programmes and services.
Quality statistics help show who is being left behind, what barriers they face, and where action is needed most.
#AGCSF26

[World Bank Africa @WorldBankAfrica]

Globally, the average Human Capital Index Plus score is about 186. In Sub-Saharan Africa, it’s closer to 127.

Learn why Sub-Saharan Africa faces a “human capital crisis” and how some countries are already beating the odds and changing the narrative: https://t.co/D3X9auuMwn

[Global Partnership for Education @GPforEducation]

📰 A new report by @EduCannotWait shows that 258 million school-aged children are affected by crises worldwide.

That's an increase of 21 million in just 18 months.

In conflict and crisis, education must be protected: https://t.co/ExS80BQAeV

#FundEducation

[World Food Programme @WFP]

🌱🤝 Ending hunger is not just a dream. It’s a shared duty.

We have the knowledge, the tools and and the experience to make it happen.

We need every voice to raise the alarm — and those with the power to act to invest in solutions.

[UNICEF Kenya @UNICEFKenya]

Thanks to #ESAHF, @UNICEFKenya is implementing a lifesaving programme providing #Nutrition, #WASH & #Protection services to drought-affected families in 7 counties.

This will support:
👶🏽Treatment of acute malnutrition
💧 Access to safe, clean water
🛡️ Child protection services

[UNICEF Tchad @UNICEFChad]

À Farchana, les relais communautaires sensibilisent les familles sur l’hygiène et l’assainissement.

Avec l’appui du Fonds Humanitaire Régional pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre, l’@UNICEF et ses partenaires renforcent l’accès à l’eau, à l’assainissement et à l’hygiène.

[World Bank Group @WorldBankGroup]

From mini-grids in Ethiopia to off-grid solar in Madagascar, #Mission300 is bringing affordable, reliable power to remote communities—fueling small businesses and jobs.

See how energy is changing lives: https://t.co/Wk5USZXI8l #PoweringAfrica

[UNICEF Africa @UNICEFAfrica]

“My favourite number is three, and my favourite shape is a circle.”

In Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, many children enter school with no pre-school experience.

The Accelerated School Readiness Programme, is helping children like 5-year-old Laurinda feel confident & supported.

[WFP Africa @WFP_Africa]

Across Africa, food brings us together, across cultures and borders. 🌍💫💙

@WFP works with communities so families have food today and the chance to shape tomorrow.

#AfricaDay

[Global Goals @GlobalGoalsUN]

⏱️ We are at the last half of the decisive decade.
The choices we make now will shape life for generations.
Let’s deliver on the #GlobalGoals.

https://t.co/SIKOuGm6tn

[World Bank Africa @WorldBankAfrica]

What does it take to build a child’s future?
🥗 Good nutrition 🧠 Early stimulation 💧 Clean water ❤️ Love 🧸 Play
These are the building blocks that allow every child to reach their full potential.

[World Bank Africa @WorldBankAfrica]

33/47 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa reduced inflation in 2025.
But rising global prices could reverse the gains.
Do you know which countries succeeded? Find out here: https://t.co/Ch9J60nubQ #AfricaEconomicUpdate

[UNICEF Africa @UNICEFAfrica]

Africa is the continent with the largest youth population. And the potential? Unlimited.

This #AfricaDay, we are calling on governments and partners to strengthen investment in water and sanitation services to unlock a brighter future, #ForEveryChild

[World Bank Africa @WorldBankAfrica]

Peace and security are foundational to development.

Where fragility and conflict threaten progress, @WBG_IDA remains engaged, supporting essential services today and recovery for the long term.

👉https://t.co/odwcNQI7vV #IDAworks

[World Bank Africa @WorldBankAfrica]

What happens when you invest in a young woman's skills?

From #Benin to #Chad, it means new jobs, steady income, and stronger communities. From midwives to solar installers, check out their stories: https://t.co/SQm0UbqAoQ #SWEDD