UNICEF Eastern Caribbean

11/06/2026

Today, on International Day of Play, we celebrate the power of play to help children learn, grow and thrive.

This year's theme, Protect play, protect childhood, reminds us that every child deserves safe spaces to play, explore their creativity and build the skills they need for life.

Let's work together to protect every child's right to play.

11/06/2026

UNICEF is proud to welcome football star Lamine Yamal as our newest Goodwill Ambassador.

Announced on the International Day of Play, Lamine will champion every child’s right to play and support children affected by humanitarian crises around the world. ⚽💙

10/06/2026

Young people are helping shape the future of climate action in Barbados. 🌱

Watch highlights from the Eco-Leaders: Ideas to Impact Workshop, where youth from across the island shared ideas, explored solutions and contributed to the future of Green Rising Barbados.🎯🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬

08/06/2026

🌿 Nature Heroes is back!

The relaunch of Nature Heroes marks an exciting new chapter in empowering children and young people to become champions for the environment and climate action.

Through fun, interactive gameplay, children can learn about biodiversity, conservation, sustainability and the actions they can take to help protect our planet.

As climate change continues to impact the Caribbean, investing in the knowledge, creativity and leadership of children has never been more important.

📱 Download Nature Heroes today from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and start your environmental adventure.

Together, we can help build a generation of informed, engaged and empowered environmental stewards.

08/06/2026

For many young people, receiving a diploma is a milestone marked by caps, gowns and celebration. For 33 children on the move in Trinidad and Tobago, the journey looked a little different.

Despite language barriers, displacement and challenges accessing education, these young people remained committed to learning through the UNICEF and EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid supported DAWERE online education platform. Today, they are taking an important step towards adulthood with new opportunities to pursue further education, training and employment.

Some graduates are already working. Others have moved beyond the shores of Trinidad and Tobago, joining the celebration virtually as proud parents collected certificates on their behalf.

"I am very happy today because I finally got my diploma," said Jesus Mata, originally from Anaco, Venezuela. "The platform is a really good platform. Thanks to UNICEF too for giving me this opportunity. Right now I am hoping to go back to Venezuela to open some kind of business because I have finished my course in air conditioning and I am a certified technician."

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and build a future, regardless of where they are.

Congratulations to all 33 graduates and their families.

05/06/2026

Nearly three in four young people in Barbados say they lack practical information on how to access opportunities in the green economy.

That was one of the findings highlighted today as UNICEF launched a new study on young people's knowledge, attitudes and practices related to climate change and the green and circular economies in the Eastern Caribbean.

Presented on World Environment Day, the study explores how young people in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica and Saint Lucia understand climate change, engage with environmental issues and view opportunities in emerging green sectors.

The launch brought together representatives from UNICEF, the United Nations, CARICOM, Government, civil society and young climate advocates to discuss how the region can better equip young people with the information, skills and opportunities needed to participate in climate action and sustainable development.

Young people are ready to contribute. The challenge now is ensuring they have meaningful pathways to do so.

05/06/2026

The Earth is sending signals. Rising temperatures. Stronger storms. Changing ecosystems.

This World Environment Day, UNICEF is calling for accelerated action on climate change and greater investment in the children and young people who will inherit its consequences.

Young people are not just climate advocates—they are innovators, leaders and changemakers helping to build a more sustainable future.

04/06/2026

Can a game help change the world?

Nature Heroes combines interactive gameplay with climate education, helping children and young people learn about environmental challenges while building skills and knowledge that can inspire real-world action.

From beaches to gullies and towns, players will explore a virtual island inspired by Barbados and discover how everyday actions can help protect our planet.

Stay tuned for the launch this World Environment Day.

04/06/2026

⏰ Only 24 hours left to apply!

UNICEF Eastern Caribbean is seeking a qualified institution or company to develop and host self-paced online child protection and psychosocial support courses based on the Return to Happiness programme.

This assignment will help strengthen the capacity of educators, emergency responders, social workers and community actors to support children affected by emergencies across Barbados, the OECS and Trinidad and Tobago.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.unicef.org/easterncaribbean/online-child-protection-courses-caribbean

Convert UNICEF's Return to Happiness programme into self-paced online courses for emergency responders, educators and child protection professionals.

03/06/2026

What if protecting the environment became an adventure? 🌱🐢

Meet Nature Heroes, an interactive mobile game that helps children and young people learn about climate change and environmental action in a fun and engaging way.