Young people are learning new skills to thrive in today’s world
Young people are hungry to learn, grow and become active citizens in their communities. Yet, in South Asia, 79 percent of youth aged 15–24 are not on track to acquire the skills they’ll need to succeed in school, work and life. As the job market transforms, UNICEF is helping young people learn, gain practical and vocational skills that prepare them for the workforce and allow them to unleash their full potential.
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Creating on-ramps to education in Mali
UNICEF is making it easier for out-of-school children in Mali to develop literacy skills. Reading Corner, a free introductory reading program in schools around the country, helps kids like 12-year-old Mouly transition into formal education and catch up with their peers. So far, Education Cannot Wait and UNICEF have reached close to 500,000 children with quality education support in Mali as they experience one of Africa’s largest and most overlooked education crises.
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Addressing mental health needs for a better and tomorrow
In Armenia, young children and parents are dealing with trauma after hostilities with neighboring Azerbaijan escalated last year. In addition to the overall emergency response, UNICEF and partners realized there was a gap in addressing the mental health and psychosocial needs of new refugees. UNICEF is supporting the implementation of parent and adolescent networks to build trust, foster connections and create safe spaces for 100,000 refugees coping with grief and displacement. With this support, children are beginning to open up and share their experiences with caregivers.
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Delivering critical relief and protection to children in Bangladesh
Heavy rainfall and flooding in Bangladesh have caused major damage to schools, water and sanitation infrastructure, paddy fields and child protection community zones. As of early July, 14.8 million people, including over 6 million children, have been affected by cyclone Remal and flooding. UNICEF continues to respond for children who are facing the effects of climate-related disasters in Bangladesh. UNICEF is working tirelessly to respond to the needs of children, deploying medical care to shelters and communities and reaching over 240,000 people with water purification tablets as well as nutrition, hygiene kits and other emergency supplies.
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"Education and literacy are critical for every child to reach their full potential. This month, the READ Act officially passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which means we’re one step closer to increasing equitable access #ForEveryChild. It’s crucial that we continue to bring voice to the importance of reauthorizing the READ Act and encourage policymakers to continue to make it a priority.” - UNICEF Ambassador, Aria Mia Loberti
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