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UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · 16d

The ceasefire in Gaza provides hope for children and a crucial chance to massively scale up the delivery of life-saving supplies. 🚚

UNICEF has more than 1,300 trucks ready to bring in lifesaving supplies for children and their families. (1/2)

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · 20d

Kids don’t always have the words, but they do have feelings.

💬 Featuring 16 distinct emojis, the emotion cubes in @unicef.org's recreation kits are designed to help children express their feelings when the right words are hard to find.

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · 27d

Protecting children from polio requires secure access to affordable and safe vaccines, the construction of cold chain infrastructure, as well as cold boxes and syringes to make the campaign possible. Watch this video to learn how children in Mozambique are protected from polio.

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · 29d

The Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines is creating a sustainable model to deliver affordable, quality-assured medicines to children in low- and middle-income countries. Watch to learn more 👇 @stjuderesearch.bsky.social @who.int

Essential education supplies packed in a metal box to ensure children can continue learning even during emergencies.

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Sep 24

See how @unicef.org supplies are supporting children and communities recovering from the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan.

UNICEF’s humanitarian response continues in support of the communities hardest hit by the disaster in Afghanistan.

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Aug 22

The @unicef.org School-in-a-Box is a classroom designed to fit into one sturdy, portable metal box. It helps children continue their learning during crises, providing essential supplies for everything from language to math.

Read more about the School-in-a-Box: www.unicef.org/supply/unice...

UNICEF’s School-in-a-Box

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Aug 22

A box of crayons, a pen, a notebook. For a child in the midst of an emergency, these simple supplies can create a sense of normalcy, a chance to keep learning, and a hope for tomorrow.

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Aug 20

An urgent campaign made necessary by the destruction of over 80% of Gaza's health, water and sanitation infrastructure. Watch the documentary here: www.unicef.org/stories/film...

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Aug 20

Delivering vaccines in an active war zone is one of the most complex challenges in humanitarian logistics.

In a new documentary, a team of humanitarians including @unicef.org health worker Dr. Younis and field coordinator Fairuz embarks on a mission to vaccinate 600,000 children against polio.

With a boost of iron, Tunteya gets superpowers, defeats anemia

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UNICEF USA @unicefusa.org · Aug 19

Supplies save lives.

@unicefsupply.bsky.social delivers lifesaving aid from its Copenhagen hub to crisis zones like Port #Sudan within 72 hours — helping UNICEF support children when and where they need it most: buff.ly/x58tfTE

#WorldHumanitarianDay

A UNICEF staffer examines the supplies in a box in a warehouse. Behind her, rows of hundreds of cardboard boxes, filled with life saving supplies, sit on wooden pallets.

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UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Aug 11

In 2024, UNICEF delivered over 1.2 billion iron and folic acid tablets to improve the health and wellbeing of adolescent girls and women in 49 countries across the world. (2/2)

Learn more here: www.unicef.org/supply/stori...

Girls in Ghana embrace iron and folic acid tablets to take back their health, education and futures.

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Aug 11

Untreated anemia can lead to pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, premature birth and higher risks of the mother losing her life when giving birth. Babies born to anemic mothers are often at a higher risk of low birth weight and may have a lower chance of survival. (1/2)

Nutrition Market Dashboard

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Aug 6

What does it take to make breastfeeding a success?

More than just a mother's will. It takes support.

From practical tips from health workers and supportive policies from governments, to encouragement from family and partners.

Click below to learn more: www.unicef.org/press-releas...

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Jul 28

Explore @unicef.org's Nutrition Market Dashboard! This interactive tool provides up-to-date information on the global delivery of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) and maternal multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS).

www.unicef.org/supply/nutri...

Up-to-date information on the delivery of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) and maternal multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS).

UNICEF’s supply of safe syringes enables the effective administration of vaccines, protecting children against life-threatening diseases.

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Jul 21

The $5.61 billion in supplies and services @unicef.org procured last year represents a lifeline for children to survive and thrive, to learn, receive vital nutrition and to enjoy good health. Read the UNICEF Supply Annual Report 👇#SuppliesSaveLives

unicef.link/3ZCfkaC

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UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Jul 14

UNICEF immunizes nearly half of world’s children against preventable diseases. To guarantee safe immunization #ForEveryChild, @UNICEF delivers an average of 800 million auto-disable syringes for childhood vaccinations across more than 90 countries every year. 👇

www.unicef.org/supply/safe-...

Safe injection equipment

Oxygen and respiratory care

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Jul 11

Particularly in hard-to-reach areas where long journeys deter families from seeking early care for children, increasing the risk of severe complications and even death. Read the article to learn more 👇(2/2)

www.unicef.org/supply/oxyge...

Treating children suffering from pneumonia and respiratory infections.

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Jul 11

For children with pneumonia and severe respiratory infections, timely access to oxygen can be life-saving.
@unicef.org is committed to increasing access to respiratory care for children and newborns. (1/2)

UNICEF Supply Annual Report 2024

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Jul 9

Click the link to read the UNICEF Supply Annual Report 2024: www.unicef.org/supply/repor...

For every child, access to essential supplies

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Jul 9

"Every supply item reminds me of the children and communities we serve." says @unicef.org Deputy Director, Ted Chaiban. In 2024, UNICEF procured $5.6 billion in supplies and services in 160 countries and areas, including $1.2 billion worth of life-saving emergency aid.

www.unicef.org/supply/repor...

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Jul 1

UNICEF Supply Annual Report 2024

For every child, access to essential supplies

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Jul 1

The @unicef.org Supply Annual Report 2024 is out! Highlighting our global efforts and achievements in a year of unprecedented challenges for children. Read how our end-to-end supply chain procured $5.610 billion in essential goods and services for some of the world’s most vulnerable children.

Bringing play to nutrition therapy

UNICEF Supply @unicefsupply.bsky.social · Jun 23

"Integrating play into treatment is critical for malnourished children to respond faster," says Nurse Hannah. Learn how therapeutic food, play and parental bonding helped Miracle recover from severe acute malnutrition in Sierra Leone. #ForEveryChild

www.unicef.org/supply/stori...

How therapeutic food, play and parental bonding helped Miracle recover from severe acute malnutrition in Sierra Leone.