UNICEF Ghana

This week’s #SummitOfTheFuture is a pivotal moment for leaders to step up for #OurCommonFuture! Let’s amplify the voices of young advocates who are shaping tomorrow. 🗣️Check out their powerful presence at the #SDGsActionSummit2024 in Accra! #UNGA79🌟

Youth #ClimateAdvocates across Ghana gathered in Accra for the Local Conference of Youth Ghana (LCOY) to connect and discuss #ClimateAction for a sustainable future. UNICEF Deputy Representative, Fiachra McAsey, emphasised the importance of investing in youth initiatives reaffirming #UNICEF's commitment to empowering young people through, seed funding for grassroots projects and amplifying their voices in key climate decision-making spaces, such as the Conference of Parties (#COP). We believe in the power of youth to lead the charge for a better world, and together, we can secure a sustainable future for all. Let’s continue to uplift #Ghana’s young climate leaders! #YouthForClimate #ClimateChange

As the school reopens this week, it's an exciting time for all of us! Amid this excitement, let's not forget the importance of ensuring that teachers need support and resources for a safe and secure environment for children to learn at school. Their safety is a top priority, and we must all work together to ensure children are protected. #BackToSchool #ChildSafety

The right food is essential for learning and development. 🍲 Parents and caregivers should prioritise feeding children with nutritious foods that will keep them energized and prepared to engage in learning activities. A well-balanced diet plays an important role in ensuring that children have the energy and focus they need for a successful and productive school term. Prioritising their health and well-being as they head back to school will help them thrive both academically and physically. #BackToSchool #HealthyChild

School reopens this week; children Can’t wait to learn! Excitement fills the air as they anticipate making new friends and embarking on an exciting journey of learning and growth. It's a time for both learning and fun to come together, marking the start of a new term in their academic lives. Let's be excited to support and encourage children to learn. ⬇️ 📚💡 #BackToSchool #ExcitedToLearn #YearOfEducation

School's back in session! 🎉 Let's make this school term a memorable one for the children in #Ghana. Parents and caregivers, your support is key, but so is the dedication of our teachers. Together, let's create a positive and supportive environment for the children to thrive. 💖 ✨ #BackToSchool #SupportChildren

Ghana’s LEAP 1000 #SocialProtection programme was piloted in 2015 to improve children’s nutrition and wellbeing, beyond reducing poverty. It provided cash transfers and access to health insurance to low-income households with pregnant women and infants under 12 months of age.   After seven years of implementation, a new #ImpactEvaluation estimated programme effects in 2022. While there were #longterm impacts on several outcomes such as poverty reduction, enrolment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and children’s literacy, some outcomes were not affected, such as food security, children’s health, and child labour.   Programmatic recommendations include: ·      Strengthen LEAP implementation aspects, such as regularity of cash transfer payments. ·      Further support and simplify enrolment in NIHS, for instance by extending the validity of enrolment beyond one year or by using remote (digital) renewal. ·      Improve caregivers’ and children’s awareness on the benefits of schooling and the hazards of child labour, including through social and behavioural change sensitization or ‘coaching’. ·      Strengthen the supply of quality schooling at all levels, including early childhood. ·      Implement agriculture-related strategies supporting the modernization of agriculture and securing adequate adult wages.   Find out more in the research brief and report. 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/eG5QphN5   Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection - Ghana ISSERUG Centre for Social Policy Studies (CSPS) at UG Bureau of International Labor Affairs #CashTransfers #CashPlus #ChildLabour #PovertyReduction #Health

Good news! The latest assessment of Ghana's Social Protection System reveals insights into its readiness for shocks. With a focus on inclusive & gender-responsive strategies, we’re building resilience against climate change and emergencies. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/epxQaZhY

UNICEF is working with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection - Ghana and partners to address gender issues and promote equality through the Integrated Social Services Initiative (ISS) and Gender-Responsive Age-Sensitive Social Protection (GRASSP) Framework. 👉🏽 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEZPJmWr #GenderEquality

Exciting times ahead! 🚀 The first-ever #MakersForum at Academic City University College was inspiring! 🔥 With the support of UNICEF, young innovators across #Ghana gathered to connect, collaborate, and dive deep into the latest trends in technology. The energy in the room was massive as these bright minds shared their innovative solutions, showcasing their passion for transforming dreams into reality. 💡 This forum is a testament to the impact of UNICEF StartUp Lab, supporting young innovators to realise their dreams, and contribute to the #SDGs and #DPGs. We are excited to see how these discussions will shape the future of technology in Ghana! Let’s continue to support our young innovators and create an environment where creativity thrives.  What are some innovative solutions from young innovators that you have seen recently? Share in the comments! 👇 #GhanaTech #Innovation #YouthEmpowerment