UNICEF South Africa

We advocate for the protection and realization of children's rights.

Become a donor today:

[HEALA @heala_SA]

How is the commercial milk formula industry threatening breastfeeding?
Join our webinar this #WorldBreastfeedingWeek!
🗓 5 Aug 2026 | 15:00–16:30
🎓 1 ethics CPD Point available
🎙 Featuring experts from @MRCza, @UNICEF_SA & @doctors_rural
🔗 Register: https://t.co/X4fI2TptlS

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“This isn't just therapeutic food, it's hope in a packet. It's a second chance at life.” – Liam Neeson, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Your donation can help UNICEF get these packets of hope to children facing severe malnutrition.

Donate today: https://t.co/RPX6jUJTQ7

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Supporting parents in raising their children is important for building strong bonds.

Not just for children, but for families and communities.
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Through play-based learning, conflict resolution, and open communication, families can be strengthened and violence can be reduced.

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Classrooms are buzzing with activity as children head #BackToSchool today. 🏫

For children like Bokamoso, a new school term means more time doing what she loves most: reading. 📚💙

UNICEF South Africa wishes all learners, teachers and school staff the best for the third term.

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Unaffordable healthy diets and poor feeding practices are fueling South Africa’s malnutrition crisis - but they can be fixed.​

With the right policies, investments, and community support, we can ensure that every child survives and thrives.​

#ForEveryChild, health.

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The countdown is on. Who are you backing?

Our UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors, Lionel #Messi and #Lamine Yamal will face off at the #FIFAWorldCup final. ⚽️🏆

While they are opponents in the game, together with UNICEF, we're all on the same team as champions #ForEveryChild.

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This #MandelaDay, help unlock a child's future through education. 📚

Your donation can help children access learning opportunities and the support they need to thrive.

#ForEveryChild, every contribution makes a difference.

Donate today: https://t.co/9BVI15fncy

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@SAFA_net @SasolinSport @adidasZA @adidasfootball @StandardBankZA Goodluck to the former #WAFCON Champions. UNICEF South Africa is behind you. May you continue being an inspiration to all children across the country. 🇿🇦💙

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@TeleFootball Who would've imagined when this photoshoot took place for a UNICEF campaign, that Lionel and Lamine would one day become UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors and face off at the #FIFAWorldCup final?

Destiny!

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@UNICEF_FR Destiny.💙

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Destiny. 💫

In 2007, baby Lamine Yamal was photographed being bathed by Lionel Messi during a UNICEF campaign.

Today, this image has ignited the world.

It reminds us that every child carries extraordinary potential.

Help us inspire the next generation: https://t.co/CmMoXiWwhq

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A UNICEF campaign 19 years ago. This Sunday, history meets destiny. 💙

#ForEveryChild, hope.

[FC Barcelona @FCBarcelona]

Magical photo by the @FundacioFCB 💙❤️

The story behind this photo 👉 https://t.co/Nzm1L6Ou3h

📸 Joan Monfort (Diari Sport)

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Dante Davies (8) has a heart for helping others, especially children, which is why he decided to become a donor and encourage his family to do the same.

This #MandelaDay, be someone's Dante for children.

Donate today: https://t.co/xJFS427MXc

#ItsInYourHands

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Through UNICEF South Africa's young volunteers programme, Reitu and Osborn gained leadership, collaboration and human rights advocacy skills that moved their # WorkLifeReady pathway forward.

When skills connect to opportunity, young people can go even further.

#YouthSkillsDay

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In South Africa, children are increasingly exposed to lead poisoning and other hazards, threatening their wellbeing.​

Through the Children’s Environmental Health campaign, UNICEF is helping to strengthen prevention of environmental risks so that every child can live healthily.

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#ForEveryChild, being able to read for meaning is essential to effective learning in the classroom.​

With support from @GatesAfrica and the @ZenexF, UNICEF and the @DBE_SA are championing the ‘Early Grade Reading Programme’ to improve reading and literacy in home languages.

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A healthy diet is the foundation of lifelong health #ForEveryChild.​

Here are five ways to help feed your child varied, nutritious meals that will support their growth and development, all while building healthy eating habits.

🔗https://t.co/Y4Fl6Coj6l

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When disease outbreaks escalate, children are among the most vulnerable.

Donate today to help UNICEF deliver urgent support for children affected by crises, including those in the DRC and Uganda.​

🔗: https://t.co/hGJmSWmiBJ

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Did you know? Environmental risks like air pollution and lead exposure can harm children’s health and development.​

UNICEF, the Department of @HealthZA and the @Official_TUT have joined hands to help protect children, promote safe hygiene practices and improve water safety.

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The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child reminds us:​

"In all actions concerning children, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration."​

In moments of uncertainty, children need compassion and commitment to keep them safe.

#ForEveryChild, Protection