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This statistic has far-reaching effects in the lives of children, especially with regards to health and nutrition.
The devastating effects of COVID-19 have further exacerbated the impact on households across SA, disrupting nutrition interventions and impacting school feeding schemes.
Across the world, health systems have not been adequately prepared for COVID-19 and SA is no exception, leaving millions of children vulnerable, exposed and unable to receive the healthcare and nutrition they need to survive and thrive.
UNICEF is working to reduce these statistics by implementing the multisectoral National Food and Nutrition Security Plan - ensuring that the most vulnerable children are prioritised in receiving food parcels and that certain nutritional standards are adhered to.
Spring is in the air and as lockdown restrictions are easing, UNICEF SA is challenging all South Africans to get active - SAFELY - with #Move4Change.
As spring motivates us to get outdoors for a more healthy and active lifestyle, we want to challenge you to dedicate your next workout to children in need.
We’ll be keeping an eye on the hashtags. Each week 5 kind people will be randomly selected to receive a UNICEF Hero Hamper!
Each hamper consists of:
In South Africa, more than 1.5 million children are stunted. These children will likely not reach their full growth and developmental potential because of the irreversible physical and cognitive damage caused by persistent nutritional deprivations.
The closure of ECD centres and schools during lockdown has increased the risks of child safety, malnutrition and has negatively impacted educational outcomes.
UNICEF SA is committed to making a vital difference by delivering on-the-ground, innovative programmes in high-burden and low-performing communities.
A monthly pledge of as little as R120 is the start of reimagining a better South Africa and creating a fairer and sustainable future for children who need it most.
Empowering future generations begins with happy and healthy children. This journey relies on every child having access to quality health care, good nutrition, education, and growing up in a safe environment, free from violence.
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”
-Desmond Tutu
Start your journey of Change in Action - impacting the lives of children who have been most affected by the serious repercussions of COVID-19.
