UNICEF South Africa

UNICEF South Africa is hiring! 💼 UNICEF is looking for a consultant with a knack for innovative solutions to join us and the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention in helping tackle South Africa's high unemployment crisis. You'll work with us to develop a Private Sector Engagement Strategy for Generation Unlimited in South Africa. Interested or know someone who would be? Visit this link to apply: https://lnkd.in/dKJ4s3cu

UNICEF South Africa is hiring! 💼 We’re looking for a consultant to assist in our efforts to ensure no child misses out on lifesaving vaccines by leading a case study on urban areas with the least number of children who've been immunised. If you're experienced in mixed-methods research, immunisation programmes, and health systems in South Africa, or know someone who is, click this link to apply: https://lnkd.in/dKJ4s3cu

When children’s voices are heard, communities become stronger, and policy becomes more effective. On Thursday, UNICEF South Africa witnessed and supported children at the 2025 Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament, which focused on amplifying the voices of children in planning and budgeting processes. We're proud to support the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament, and our commitment is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: that investing in children’s participation is investing in South Africa’s future governance.   #ForEveryChild, a voice.

5 October is #WorldTeachersDay. 👨🏫 👩🏫 A day to celebrate how teachers transform education and reflect on the support they need to fully impact children. To all wonderful teachers in South Africa, we say "thank you" for your dedication and hard work.

Over 95% of children and young people in South Africa access the internet. They have every right to enjoy the benefits it offers, but they must be equipped to navigate it safely. This is the message highlighted by children at a G20 online safety side event hosted by UNICEF, together with the Norwegian Embassy in South Africa and The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies this week. The gathering was a reminder that online safety isn't the responsibility of children alone but requires joint action from all of us, including government, schools, families, law enforcement and the tech industry. #ForEveryChild, protection.

When schools lack access to safe and adequate water and sanitation, learning is disrupted and vital progress is slowed. UNICEF South Africa, together with government and partners, is committed to advocating for the rights of every child to ensure the protection of their health and education.

Did you know? Reading out loud with children makes learning exciting and motivates them to give their best in the classroom and at home. #ForEveryChild, education.

Schools should be a place of safety and nurturing – not violence. When violence infiltrates our schools, it threatens the future of our children. #ForEveryChild to access quality education, we must come together to #EndViolence in schools.

78% of learners in South Africa, by grade 4, are taught in a language that is not their home language. With the support of the Gates Foundation and the Zenex Foundation, UNICEF and the Department of Basic Education are championing mother tongue education through the ‘Early Grade Reading Programme’, to improve the overall quality of literacy.

In South Africa, too many children leave primary school without being able to read for meaning. Helping children master the basics - reading, writing and counting - opens doors to education and opportunity. Donate now to help children get the strong start they deserve: https://bit.ly/4p5TasA  #ForEveryChild, education.