Unicef Guyana & Suriname

Unicef Guyana & Suriname The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children.
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Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone.

Empowering healthier generations in GuyanaUNICEF Guyana, in partnership with Assuria and the Ministry of Education, are ...
28/08/2026

Empowering healthier generations in Guyana

UNICEF Guyana, in partnership with Assuria and the Ministry of Education, are strengthening healthy lifestyle education in schools — helping children and adolescents build the knowledge and habits they need to thrive.

As part of this broader Healthy Lifestyle Programme, 25 Health and Family Life Education (HFLE) teachers took part in a three-day nutrition education training, equipping them with practical knowledge and tools to bring important nutrition and healthy lifestyle messages into their classrooms.

Children who eat well and lead active, healthy lives are better able to concentrate, participate, learn and reach their full potential.

Teachers are at the heart of making this change happen. Every teacher equipped with the right knowledge can influence hundreds of students and, through them, families and communities.

Adolescence is a particularly important time to build healthy habits. As young people become more independent in their food choices and daily routines, the right guidance can help shape healthier choices that last well into adulthood.
In Guyana, 24.9% of children are overweight or obese, increasing their risk of non-communicable diseases later in life. This makes prevention, education and early action more important than ever.

Through partnerships like this, UNICEF is working with the Government of Guyana, the Ministry of Education and Assuria to bring health and nutrition education closer to children — where it can make a lasting difference: in schools, in classrooms and in everyday life.

🇸🇷Committing towards stronger child protection systems for every child in Suriname.President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons h...
25/08/2026

🇸🇷Committing towards stronger child protection systems for every child in Suriname.

President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons has signed a commitment to strengthen and further structure Suriname’s Integrated Child Protection Network (IKBeN).

This commitment marks an important step towards a more coordinated child protection system—bringing government ministries, service providers, professionals and partners together to ensure that children are protected from violence, exploitation and neglect, while also supporting their development and well-being.

A stronger network means better coordination, information-sharing and referral between those working with children, helping ensure that children and families receive the right support, at the right time.

The commitment also places important priorities on the agenda, including strengthening crisis care for children and advancing support for children’s development.

Child protection is a shared responsibility. By working together across sectors, Suriname can build a system that responds more effectively to children’s needs and safeguards their rights.



United Nations Suriname

21/08/2026

Everyday moments can become learning moments.

Through our partnership with Republic Bank Suriname, UNICEF is bringing early learning and stimulation closer to where parents and caregivers are every day — the workplace.

Over 8 weeks, around 50 parents and caregivers from Fernandes, Assuria and the Academic Hospital took part in a parenting program designed to provide practical tools and simple, meaningful ways to support children’s learning and development at home.

Participants explored how everyday moments — talking, reading, playing, singing, asking questions and exploring together — can become opportunities for children to learn and develop.

The program also recognizes an important reality for working parents: supporting early learning does not require more hours in the day. It is about making the moments you already have count.

🎥 Watch the highlights from the program and hear directly from parents about what they learned and how they are putting these tools into practice with their children.

United Nations Suriname
Republic Bank

17/08/2026

Where children feel safe, they learn, grow and thrive. 💙

In the latest episode of 'Mijn Peuter en Ik', we explore something at the heart of every child’s development: Well-being and emotional safety.

Sometimes, children tell us how they feel without saying a word. Their laughter, smiles, playfulness and curiosity can be signs that they feel happy, secure and comfortable in their environment.

When children feel safe, loved and supported, they are more likely to explore their surroundings, express themselves, ask questions and build confidence.

Creating this sense of emotional safety is one of the most important things parents and caregivers can do to support a child’s development.

🎥 Watch this episode of 'Mijn Peuter en Ik' for simple insights and practical inspiration on nurturing your child’s well-being and emotional security.
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UNICEF and Republic Bank Suriname are joining forces to champion early learning, giving every child the best possible start in life.

United Nations Suriname
Republic Bank

17/08/2026

SEE. SAY. SAFE.

Hear them. Believe them. Protect them. 💙
If a child feels or looks uncomfortable, scared or unsafe, be the trusted person who will speak with them, listen to any concerns, and help them feel safe.
👂🏼Listen without judging.
❗Take their concerns seriously.
🫴🏼Help them get the support they need.

Remember: anyone can report a child abuse or child safety concern!
👨‍👩‍👧 Speak to professionals at the Child Care and Protection Agency: Call 914.
👮👮🏼‍♀️ Speak to a police officer: Call 911 or visit the nearest police station.
🎬 Watch the animation. Start the conversation. Help create an environment where every child feels safe.

United Nations Guyana
Rights Of The Child Commission Child Rights

14/08/2026

Online lijkt alles perfect…
Perfecte cijfers.
Een perfecte foto.
De perfecte outfit.

Maar achter die posts zitten ook fouten, twijfels en momenten die we niet delen.

Yelrah zegt: “Het is oké. Iedereen maakt fouten.”

Belangrijk is dat je ervan leert, groeit en verdergaat.

Dus wees jezelf — ook online.




United Nations Suriname

14/08/2026

Je hoeft niet perfect te zijn!

Het is makkelijk om jezelf te vergelijken met anderen. Maar iedereen heeft een eigen verhaal, eigen uitdagingen en een eigen tempo.

In plaats van te denken: “Waarom ben ik niet zoals hem of haar?”
Kun je jezelf vragen: “Wat kan ík doen om verder te komen?”

Elijah zegt: “Focus on the solution, not the problem.”

Wees altijd jezelf!




United Nations Suriname

13/08/2026

AI helpt ons steeds meer. Maar moeten we het voor álles gebruiken?

Kayleigh vraagt zich af: “Is het wel goed om AI altijd te gebruiken, ook voor schoolwerk?”

AI kan ons helpen om iets beter te begrijpen, ideeën te bedenken of informatie te vinden. Maar als we AI alles voor ons laten doen, wat leren we dan zelf nog.

Wat denk jij?
Moeten we AI voor alles gebruiken? Of zijn er dingen die we beter zelf kunnen doen?




United Nations Suriname

13/08/2026

De perfecte wereld… bestaat die eigenlijk wel?

Op social media zien we vooral de successen, de mooie momenten en de perfecte plaatjes.

Jericho vraagt zich af: “Is die perfecte wereld wel echt?”

Soms kunnen deze beelden ons het gevoel geven dat we óók perfect moeten zijn.
Maar achter elke foto zit een verhaal dat we niet zien.

Je hoeft niet perfect te zijn. Je hoeft alleen jezelf te zijn.




United Nations Suriname

13/08/2026

“Hoe gaat het met je?”
“Goed.”
“Prima.”
“Het gaat.”

We zeggen het zo vaak, dat het bijna automatisch wordt. Maar… hoe gaat het écht met je?

Avierr vraagt vandaag: “Hoe gaat het écht met je?” 💙

En als we die vraag stellen, nemen we dan ook echt de tijd om naar het antwoord te luisteren?

Deze Youth Day, maken we ruimte voor eerlijke gesprekken over mentale gezondheid.

Want soms is het belangrijkste wat we kunnen doen: vragen, luisteren en er zijn voor elkaar.




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