Nadia Samie

Storyteller, podcast producer, former journo, mom. It’s an adventure! Plant-based 🌱Fulbright alumn. Africa rocks! UNICEF comms & media.

[UNICEF Media @UNICEFmedia]

There have been critical advances in the global response to HIV but adolescents - particularly girls - remain disproportionately affected, UNICEF warns on World AIDS Day.

https://t.co/R1E0PhHKN0

[UNICEF Media @UNICEFmedia]

The future of childhood hangs in the balance, threatened by climate crises and tech disparities.

UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024 report warns urgent action is needed now to safeguard tomorrow’s young people.

https://t.co/xFRHe47Qlo

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

@Tana_Patsa Congratulations @Tana_Patsa!! 🎉🥳💐 May good things come your way!

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

Calling all multimedia journalists:

The @UNICEFAfrica Services Unit is recruiting a national communication officer, based in Johannesburg.

The post is open to South Africans (or candidates with permanent residency). Job ad below:

https://t.co/Kbc7ATMiWj

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Appalling.

The ongoing clashes in Sudan have resulted in the deaths & injuries of civilians, including 3 of our @WFP colleagues killed while carrying out their work.

Those responsible should be brought to justice without delay.

Humanitarian workers are #NotATarget.

[BBC News Africa @BBCAfrica]

🔴 The @WHO says Malawi is facing its worst cholera outbreak in two decades.

More than 1,200 have died and all but two of the country's 29 districts are affected.

But it isn't the only affected country - nine other African nations are also experiencing a surge in cases.

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

11 #emergencies that need more attention and support in 2023: https://t.co/kLW2edaQi7 @UNICEFAfrica

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

@UNICEFEthiopia Health, safety, education. ❤️

[UNICEF Africa @UNICEFAfrica]

If you're involved in sexual & reproductive health & #HIV programs for adolescent girls & young women, this is for you. @UNICEF, @GlobalFund & @Yplus_Global have launched the #Radio4000 podcast for peer-to-peer learning about models that work.🎧Show intro: https://t.co/7j1h8wV1wy

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

Dinosaur Park at Sudwala Caves in Mpumalanga is gorgeous fun, well-maintained and a real treat for kids (and adults too!) 🦖🦕♥️#sudwala #dinosaur #weekendgetaway

[UNICEF Africa Services Unit (MEDIA) @UNICEFASU]

The gut-wrenching consequences of the #drought in the #HornOfAfrica, as documented by @AndrewWJHarding for @BBCAfrica: "Somalia drought: Witnessing a two-year-old's death from hunger" https://t.co/uiSOKC3DKG

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

How often do you think about the WAY you communicate? @UNICEFZIMBABWE has been focussing on how best to communicate on critical children’s issues. Pic: Interview prac with public health professional Dr @henryzllian, a brilliant advocate on youth and HIV.

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

It’s been a great 3 days of media training with our fantastic team at @UNICEFZIMBABWE. @louis_vigneault

[Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale @TajudeenOyewale]

I opened the media training for @UNICEFZIMBABWE staff this morning facilitated by @louis_vigneault & @NadiaSamJac from @UNICEFAfrica. A child friendly media engagement is key to delivering results #ForEveryChild.

[UNICEF Africa @UNICEFAfrica]

"About a third of Somalia’s population is currently experiencing a hunger crisis. We all have a role to play to ensure that #children make it through this drought & survive & thrive.” @UNICEF @NadiaSamJac reports from Mogadishu WATCH ⬇️: @unicefsomalia

[UNICEF Africa Services Unit (MEDIA) @UNICEFASU]

It's #WorldHumanitarianDay! @UNICEF staff member @omidfazel shares photos and reflections from his time in #Somalia, covering the devastating #drought.
#ItTakesAVillage #FightFamine https://t.co/P1PiCKeFQw

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

@zulphak Wonderful news, @zulphak! ♥️👊🏾

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

THIS is the type of coverage we need to see more of! 🙌❤️#Botswana.
‘A bright life ahead’: Botswana on path to seeing no babies born with HIV https://t.co/vl51d6l1x6

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

25 million children missed out on basic vaccines through routine immunization services in 2021. This is the highest number since 2006 and is a result of the #COVID pandemic which strained health systems in 2020 & 2021, as well as conflict in some places. #UNICEF

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

Photo essay on @AJEnglish highlighting child protection issues related to the #HornOfAfrica drought. Photos supplied by @UNICEFAfrica. #EndChildMarriage #EndFGM

[UNICEF Africa Services Unit (MEDIA) @UNICEFASU]

People in the #HornOfAfrica face anguished choices to survive as the drought intensifies. 10M children suffer as 4 rainy seasons fail in 2yrs, killing animals, crops & drying up water points. @AJEnglish https://t.co/DN7aCCCzQE #EndFGM
@UNICEFEthiopia @UnicefSomalia @UNICEFKenya

[Nadia Samie @NadiaSamJac]

Incredible story. Sir Mo Farah reveals he was trafficked to the UK as a child: https://t.co/xLEx5VrAbU