With support from @EUinEthiopia, UNICEF is empowering young people like Lidia in Tigray through inclusive health care and psychosocial support.
UNICEF Ethiopia
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UNICEF Ethiopia
@UNICEFEthiopia
Official account of #UNICEF in Ethiopia. We promote the rights and wellbeing of every child, with a special focus on reaching those in greatest need. 💙
- UNICEF joined ministers & partners to celebrate the 11th Menstrual Hygiene Health (MHH) Day, reaffirming a shared commitment to ensure every girl manages her period safely, affordably, & with dignity everywhere. Let's break taboos and build an inclusive environment. #MHHDay2026
- “Before the life skills training, I didn’t get along with girls. We used to argue and fight all the time.” Today, 14-year-old Fato from Sodo Woreda supports his female classmates and is helping ensure they do not miss school during their periods.
- UNICEF Ethiopia reposted
"As a young person, the highest form of service to me, is being part of an organization that serves the people." Eden Meshesha - UN Youth Volunteer, @UNICEFEthiopia
00:00 - In Southern Ethiopia, having a period no longer means missing school. With support from @GPforEducation, schools are setting up menstrual hygiene rooms, and gender clubs are building life skills for girls and boys. #FundEducation #MultiplyPossibility
- Education is the foundation of #EveryChild’s future. With thematic funding, UNICEF built a primary school in Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia, opening new possibilities for children and their futures. The changes we make today shape the future.
- After fleeing conflict in Sudan, 17-year-old Alawiya is rebuilding her future in Bambasi Refugee Camp. Thanks to @DanishMFA , @LEGOfoundation & Grundfos Foundation @PDJF_dk , she receives education, safe water & psychosocial care, alongside 41,000+ children in Benishangul-Gumuz.
00:00 - Teachers help every learner thrive and fulfil their potential. They are the true heroes of education. #ForEveryChild, a hero.
- Leave no one behind. With generous support from @Ch_JesusChrist, UNICEF is reaching families in remote areas of Wolayita Sodo Zone, Southern Ethiopia, with lifesaving vaccines.
- Access to clean water means access to education. This #DayOfTheAfricanChild, we celebrate solutions like a solar-powered water system that is changing lives and helping girls like 15-year-old Aswan Adem stay in school. Read more 👇
- On the Day of the African Child, young voices speak out on climate change and WASH. Their message is clear: every child, every day, everywhere deserves access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. #DAC2026
00:00 - Back in the classroom where she belongs. In Ethiopia’s Amhara region, Community Care Coalitions are stepping up to support vulnerable families, ensuring children like Bethelhem don't miss out on an education. Watch how community-led action is changing lives @NorwayinAddis
00:00 - Thanks to the support from @GPforEducation, UNICEF officially launched the Dire Dawa Sustainable School Meal Model to improve access to safe, nutritious, and adequate food for school-age children and adolescents. #ForEveryChild, Nutrition.
The launch was led by H.E. Harbi Buh, Deputy Mayor of Dire Dawa City Administration, together with H.E. W/ro Ayelech Eshete, State Minister at @fdremoe, & UNICEF Representative @AbouKampo, marking an important step toward strengthening nutrition & learning outcomes for children.
