UNICEF Pacific

04/06/2026

Today, on World Day for Assistive Technology, UNICEF joins partners across the Pacific and around the world in championing equitable access to assistive technology, products and services that support vision, hearing, mobility and communication.

Access to assistive technology can transform lives, helping children learn, participate in their communities and reach their full potential.

Through the Unlock Healthy Learning – SPARK FSM Project, supported by ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology and the Government of Australia, UNICEF is supporting the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia to strengthen assistive technology services, so that every child has the opportunity to learn, participate and thrive.

02/06/2026

Parenting can feel overwhelming. And sometimes, very lonely.

Especially on the days when nothing seems to go right.

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. Join our global conversation about parenting and get expert practical tips that can help.

The emotional journey of parenthood

31/05/2026

Every child deserves a school where the basics for learning are in place, from teaching materials to a safe, well-supported environment. In Solomon Islands, that depends not only on what happens in the classroom, but also on how education funds are managed behind the scenes.

Led by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development - MEHRD, with support from the Global Partnership for Education and UNICEF Pacific, this Financial Management and Monitoring Training is helping strengthen transparent and accountable use of education grants.

By supporting Education Providers and school finance and administration teams to budget, record and monitor school funds more effectively, the training can help ensure resources are more likely to reach schools and be used for the right priorities, including teaching and learning materials, school operations, maintenance and other essentials that support children’s learning.

This work may happen behind the scenes, but it matters for every child.

29/05/2026

“My load will be lighter now,” says nurse Kakoroa. “Before, I had to travel far, but now the vaccines are just a few steps away.”

At Bubutei Clinic, in the atoll island country of Kiribati, every vaccination session used to start long before families arrived. Without a cold storage facility, Kakoroa would travel 45 minutes each way by motorbike to collect vaccines from the nearest health centre, sometimes making the trip two to three times a month when new babies needed immunization.

Even then, Tuesday vaccination days were often disrupted by rain, delaying essential services for children.

Now, things are different: With a new solar-powered refrigerator installed at the clinic, vaccines can be stored safely on site, right where they’re needed.

Kakoroa has also refreshed his skills with the immunization team from UNICEF and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS), strengthening his ability to track and manage vaccine supplies.

What many of us take for granted - a simple visit for a child’s vaccine - has taken planning, long journeys, and persistence behind the scenes.

Now, children in Bubutei can access life-saving vaccines more reliably, and without delay.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Ministry of Health and Medical Services Kiribati New Zealand High Commission to Kiribati Australian High Commission, Kiribati

28/05/2026

From rural islands to urban classrooms, girls across Fiji are reshaping the conversation around menstruation with courage, dignity, and support.

This Menstrual Hygiene Day, we’re standing together for a period-friendly world.

When schools provide safe WASH facilities, access to menstrual supplies, and supportive education, girls can stay in school, participate fully, and thrive.

https://unicef.link/4dQ2oVa

Girls' journey through menstrual health in Fiji

25/05/2026

Elizabeth began her career as the only nurse at a rural health centre in Vanuatu.

Today, she is a midwife at Vanuatu National Hospital.

Through a specialised child protection training programme supported by UNICEF, Health Promotions Vanuatu, and the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Elizabeth gained practical skills to recognise signs of abuse, provide psychological first aid and connect survivors to specialised support services.

What began as one health worker’s commitment to learn more is now helping strengthen child protection across communities, ensuring children feel safer, heard and supported.

Meaningful change begins with listening, learning and being willing to do more for the most vulnerable.

22/05/2026

Teachers are central to every child’s learning journey.

In Tuvalu 🇹🇻, a new US$2.5 million partnership led by the Tuvalu Education Department - MEHRD, with support from the Global Partnership for Education, UNICEF and The University of the South Pacific, will help strengthen teacher training and leadership across the country.

Through flexible learning pathways, mentoring and school based support, teachers, including those in remote outer island communities, will be able to continue teaching while upgrading their qualifications and skills.

The programme is expected to directly benefit around 970 children by improving teaching and learning experiences in classrooms, helping ensure every child in Tuvalu can learn and thrive 💙

Press release Building Teaching Skills to Improve Learning across Classrooms in Tuvalu 20 May 2026 UNICEF/UNI561079/Bak Mejlvang Funafuti, Tuvalu, 20 May 2026 – Tuvalu’s Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) is leading a national effort to strengthen the quality of learn...

20/05/2026

Mauri from Kiribati! 🇰🇮

UNICEF Pacific Representative Hamish Young presented his credentials to the Government of Kiribati this week, represented by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Tearinaki Tanielu, reaffirming UNICEF’s strong partnership with Kiribati.

Discussions highlighted shared priorities for children and communities, including climate action, equity, and sustainable development. This year also marks 20 years of UNICEF’s support towards the Kiribati Vision 20 (KV20), working alongside the Government to improve outcomes for i-Kiribati children.

UNICEF remains committed to supporting national efforts so that every child in Kiribati can survive, thrive, and reach their full potential.

14/05/2026

Stronger health services for children and families in Kiribati: powered by partnership.

Every child in Kiribati deserves health care that reaches them, on time, wherever they live. Thanks to our partners, we’re making that happen!

With support from the Government of Japan, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has received supplies and equipment to strengthen the Immunization Information System (IIS) - helping health workers manage vaccination records and follow up with children who miss their vaccinations - plus a vehicle to improve hygiene, safety and efficiency in hospital and health facility waste management.

With the rotavirus outbreak, we thank the New Zealand High Commission to Kiribati (MFAT) for supporting essential emergency set-up items to strengthen case management and community awareness, helping protect children and families during this public health emergency.

with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, an EPI truck has been handed over to strengthen vaccine distribution, support EPI activities, and facilitate supervisory and monitoring visits across health facilities and outreach services.

And 15 motorcycles supported by UNICEF funding have been handed over for distribution to outer islands to support outreach, supervision, and improved access to health services.

Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient health systems for Kiribati.
Embassy of Japan in Kiribati Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Ministry of Health and Medical Services Kiribati New Zealand High Commission to Kiribati

12/05/2026

From destruction to hope. From loss to learning.

Tropical Cyclone Maila tore through communities in the Solomon Islands, damaging homes, schools and health facilities, and upending daily life for thousands of children.

In its wake, UNICEF, in coordination with Government and partners is working alongside communities to restore the essentials children need to recover: safe water, critical health and nutrition support, and temporary learning spaces where children can begin to feel safe, learn again, and heal.

Flexible funding, such as the Today and Tomorrow Initiative (TTI), enables UNICEF to respond quickly in emergencies - reaching children when they need support most.

Every rebuilt learning space, every clean water container, every act of support helps restore something just as important as infrastructure - childhood.

Read the full photo story: https://unicef.link/48TwSUq

TTI is funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Save the Children Solomon Islands Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs

For every child, resilience