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Read how India is prioritizing children and adolescents to turn the tide on Non-Communicable Diseases. https://lnkd.in/g4nnUK6r

An enduring partnership of 75 years for children in India. For 75 years, India and UNICEF have worked together, advancing the rights and wellbeing of millions of children. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g6cW3bX3

Princess Padmaja Kumari Parmar was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 5 years. Millions of children in India are affected by Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like Type 1 Diabetes, Sickle Cell Anemia, Asthma, and congenital heart disease. These conditions require long-term care and management, but with the right support, they can be managed effectively. Princess Padmaja shares an inspiring message on how we can work together for a healthier future #ForEveryChild. Friends of Mewar

The Indian Ocean #Tsunami and #Earthquake are powerful reminders of the importance of disaster preparedness and the lasting impact of natural disasters on communities. Children and women are the most vulnerable during any disaster. In partnership with the Government of India, UNICEF has been working to protect children from disasters through strengthening preparedness, taking preventive measures and providing timely support. #UNICEFwithIndia

India and UNICEF have shared a strong partnership for 75 years, working together to deliver life-saving supplies to children in the country and globally. Leila Pakkala, Director, UNICEF Supply, and Cynthia McCaffrey, UNICEF India Representative, visited the state vaccine storage site in Hyderabad. Thanks to the Government of India and the State Government of Telangana for investing in initiatives to improve child health. UNICEF remains committed to the ongoing engagement and the state’s advancements in immunization services, including sustainable supply chain management.

We’re excited to announce the renewal of the ‘Thriving Together’ partnership with Z Zurich Foundation. 🌍Employing a system-change approach this collaboration enhances the promotion of adolescent mental health and wellbeing. Since 2021, it has already positively impacted the lives of more than 900,000 adolescents and caregivers worldwide and aims to reach 11 million people by 2027. 💙 For this second phase, the partnership is expanding from 7 to 15 programme countries, including India, and will keep providing young people and their caregivers with the tools they need to thrive. Learn more about the partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gQpyt78c #WorldMentalHealthDay #OnMyMind

This International Day of the Girl Child, we strengthen our partnership with Dove, with the aim to provide educational resources on self-esteem and body confidence to 16.4 million children and young people in India over the next two years and encourage girls in particular to be self-esteem champions! In the latest phase of our partnership, we will provide access to learning content designed to address the self-esteem concerns of children and young people between 11-14 years and 15+ years in eight states across India. Thank you Dove for your ongoing support. #DayOfTheGirl

A girl’s success is more than just her achievement, it’s a triumph for the community. We must invest in our girls, giving them the resources to explore, innovate, and speak so that we build an equal and sustainable future for all. Let us encourage their participation and leadership and together we can achieve incredible things for India. #GirlGoals #DayoftheGirl

In the heart of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, children’s mental health is taking centre stage! 🌟 With the support of their wardens, teachers, and counsellors, these incredible kids are thriving in their residential schools. 🏫💖   #WorldMentalHealthDay #OnMyMind