UNICEF ZIMBABWE
@UNICEFZIMBABWE
Followers
86,012
Following
3,556
Media
4,273
Statuses
8,633
#ForEveryChild , protection from abuse, violence and exploitation. Join the conversation
Zimbabwe
Joined May 2013
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
Supreme Court
• 357933 Tweets
NAMJOON
• 315354 Tweets
RM IS COMING
• 180319 Tweets
SCOTUS
• 163018 Tweets
علي محمد علي
• 133630 Tweets
Alito
• 99112 Tweets
Emory
• 98634 Tweets
Brighton
• 82423 Tweets
DAVI NO SPACE
• 81608 Tweets
Ferrari
• 70578 Tweets
Harvey Weinstein
• 67477 Tweets
#TimnasDay
• 55392 Tweets
Dave
• 53716 Tweets
カタール
• 49740 Tweets
Struick
• 46910 Tweets
#LesFlammes
• 43139 Tweets
Newey
• 41057 Tweets
Foden
• 35680 Tweets
Korsel
• 28604 Tweets
Maye
• 26055 Tweets
#الاهلي_الرياض
• 25458 Tweets
Tarkov
• 24068 Tweets
Tiago
• 22458 Tweets
Barco
• 20833 Tweets
Sally
• 18875 Tweets
Shay
• 15354 Tweets
Bob Cole
• 10813 Tweets
João Guilherme
• 10515 Tweets
bruna marquezine
• 10487 Tweets
#RIPOliverMtukudzi
, celebrated Zimbabwean singer & song writer.
@TukuOfficial
became a UNICEF Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Eastern and Southern Africa in 2011, focusing on young people's development, and HIV and AIDS prevention. He was also a champion to end child marriage.
11
256
823
Happy
#WorldChildrensDay
! Join Singer, Songwriter
@TamyMoyo
and
#GOBLUE
for Children's Rights Today!
@econetzimbabwe
|
@HigherLifeFDN
|
@UNZimbabwe
|
@UNICEF
|
@UNICEFAfrica
7
143
432
Zimbabwe’s iconic Victoria Falls bridge bursts to blue in solidarity with child rights and reimagining a better future
#foreverychild
#WorldChildrensDay
7
117
383
"I am greatly honoured to be here, representing not only young people of 🇿🇼, but stigmatised and discriminated population living with disability. You have dared to unchain me, you have dared to dream with me"- Jnr President Hazel Mandaza opening remarks
5
86
336
Vaccines keep kids safe from dangerous invaders. 👾
For every like or RT, the
@gatesfoundation
will give $1 to
@UNICEF
, up to $1 MILLION!
Help spread the word!
#VaccinesWork
4
206
301
Even in the midst of devastation, children must still be allowed to be children. At the temporary shelter at Ngangu Primary School UNICEF ESARO Deputy Regional Director
@bvnylund
, and Deputy Representative Amina Mohammed join the children in a game during their visit.
10
77
270
.
#BreakingNews
UNICEF Zimbabwe has appointed
@NkosiOfficial05
(17) as a
@UNICEF
Youth Climate Advocate to advance the climate and environment agenda in
#Zimbabwe
and mobilize other young people to join the fight against climate change.
🔗
7
49
257
UNICEF team has arrived on the ground to assess the needs of those affected by
#cycloneidai
. With partners & assistance from donors, we're on hand to support the Govt with an initial response focused around Child Protection; & WASH interventions.
📷UNICEF Zimbabwe/2019/TMukwazhi
14
76
256
Supplies are arriving! Shipments of 16 tons of PPE (masks and gowns) 4 frontline medical workers landed in Harare w/support from Health Development Fund donors
@UKinZimbabwe
@euinzim
@Irish_Aid
@SwedeninZW
for
@MoHCCZim
response in
#Zimbabwe
to
#COVID19
20
79
249
Ongoing
#Cholera
response efforts. These 20l buckets, green soap and aquatics from
@HigherLifeFDN
are being distributed by UNICEF partner
@OxfaminZim
to households in Glen View suburb.
@econetzimbabwe
8
75
224
How is cholera prevented?
- By washing your hands thoroughly with soap or ash under running water before handling food, after using the toilet or after handling a patient with cholera.
- Drinking water that is chlorinated or boiled.
19
192
215
Supporting Government in the response to the cholera response in Zimbabwe. Glen View and Budiriro suburbs in Harare are the hardest hit. Acknowledging support from donors including
@UKinZimbabwe
.
@MoHCCZim
@OxfaminZim
18
86
210
It's a Children's
#GoBlue
#TakeOver
today at
@UNICEFZIMBABWE
. Children take over The UNICEF Rep's Office, Dr Mohamed Ayoya.
#WorldChildrensDay
6
51
197
Every.
Single.
Girl.
Has.
The.
Right.
To.
Chase.
Their.
Dreams.
And.
Develop.
Every.
Skill.
Available.
To.
Succeed.
#DayOfTheGirl
RT
1
96
204
It's landed! The first consignment of UNICEF goods have arrived at Ngangu Township, one of the hardest hit areas in Chimanimani. Many thanks to
@euinzim
and
@wfp
for creating this access to the people in need.
#CycloneIdai
11
66
209
History is being made today! We are Live at 🇿🇼 State House where shortly the President
@edmnangagwa
will open The 29th Jnr Parliament and swear in the first Child President with Disability, Hon. Hazel Mandaza.
#foreverchild
inclusion
8
36
166
A Tribute to our Regional Goodwill Ambassador and champion for
#ChildrensRights
,
@TukuOfficial
. Your music and wise words will live on! What's your favorite Tuku song 🎶?
#RIPTuku
|
@UNZimbabwe
|
@UNICEFAfrica
|
13
28
160
Our plan to deliver COVID-19 vaccines will be the largest operation of its kind in history. To make it a success, we’re working closely with shipping, airline and logistics leaders. Together, we can deliver these life-changing vaccines quickly, safely and fairly.
#Vaccines4All
21
44
156
UNICEF Zimbabwe has donated 5 vehicles to government through the
@MOHCC
to be used for the COVID19 response. The additional resources will be used to ensure continuity of essential services for children.
22
46
155
UNICEF Zimbabwe is deeply concerned at the plight of those affected by
#CycloneIdai
, especially the most vulnerable, children and women. UNICEF teams and inter-agency assessment teams are already on their way to the affected regions to assess those needs.
3
47
146
Thousands of children and their families affected by
#CycloneIdai
are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.
#UNICEF
is on the ground delivering essential supplies. Support our work on the ground 👉🏽
@DFID_UK
|
@UKinZimbabwe
|
@eu_echo
|
@euinzim
8
50
133
"A total of 16 languages in Zimbabwe have been converted into Braille to cater to children with visual impairment" -
@edmnangagwa
. This is in the 🇿🇼spirit of 'Leaving no Child Behind'. 🇧🇼🇿🇲🇳🇦
#WorldChildrensDay2022
#ForEveryChild
, Inclusion
9
41
128
Supporting Government
@MoHCCZim
efforts by distributing Non Food Items (NFIs) such as buckets, soap and gloves to all schools in Glen View and Budiriro suburbs with partner
@OxfaminZim
. With support from
@UKinZimbabwe
in the fight against
#cholera
9
48
126
Student from Zengeza 1 High School delivers a petition to HE
@edmnangagwa
calling for free sanitaryware in schools to ease the challenges of Menstrual Hygiene Management
3
52
121
Join
@TukuOfficial
and stand against child marriage. 24.5% of girls aged 15-19 yrs are currently married or in union while only 1.7% of boys in the same age group are married or in union in Zimbabwe.
@SwedeninZW
@UN_Women
@MenEngageAfrica
#16Days
#HearMeToo
#OrangeTheWorld
4
60
121
Dzingire Primary School in Chimanimani lost 50 students, their headmaster & 3 teachers to
#CycloneIdai
. Psychosocial & trauma support is critical on the long road to recovery. Students are participating in psychosocial activities to help build resilience to move past the tragedy.
5
52
124
These selfless workers are on the front line in the fight against
#cholera
. How are you making a difference in your community?
#MotivationalMonday
#ENDcholera
7
50
122
In a statement on the circumstances leading to the untimely death of 14-year-old Memory Machaya.
@UNZimbabwe
said: "The current trend of unresolved cases of violence against women and girls in Zimbabwe, including marriages of minors cannot continue with impunity."
#Foreverychild
.
@UNZimbabwe
notes with deep concern and condemns strongly the surrounding circumstances leading to the untimely death of 14-year-old Memory Machaya from Marange, who died while giving birth at an apostolic sect shrine.
Read the full statement here 👇
#EndChildMarriages
34
217
401
10
55
121
To allow easy access to marginalised areas and health facilities the Health Development Fund supported by
@EU
,
@DFID
,
@SwedeninZW
,
@IrlEmbPretoria
and
@GAVI
provided 2000 new bicycles for Village Health Workers in 31 rural districts, through
@UNICEF
.
7
35
121
Being born with albinism is not a crime neither is it a curse. We are just normal beings. My biggest enemy is the sun and I cannot play any outdoor games like other children, Jayden Manyika tells
@UNICEF
.
Read his story:
1
26
117
#BackToSchool
! This year over 5,000 disadvantaged schools in all 72 districts will benefit from 4.7 Million new textbooks.
11
30
116
The journey of a climate change activist started years ago with one declaration: "Our environment matters."
#nkosicop25
gives us an update on his journey to
#COP25Madrid
. Flying the
@UNICEF
flag high and we could never be this proud!
#foreverychildeveryright
@Lmoshiri
@UNEP
1
23
109
Top Zimbabwean motocross rider Tanya Muzinda adds her voice to calls for people to
#stayhome
to
#savelives
@TanyaMuzinda
@UNICEF
@MoHCCZim
@UNICEFAfrica
@YouthConnektZim
@WHO_Zimbabwe
@unicefchief
2
34
112
#nkosi25
. Follow the amazing journey of Nkosilathi Nyathi, a climate change activist, who will be in Madrid, Spain for the
#COP25
@UNICEF
@Lmoshiri
@UNZimbabwe
@UNICEFEducation
@SwedeninZW
@NewsDayZimbabwe
@HeraldZimbabwe
@UNFPA_Zimbabwe
RT and make the earth safe.
1
28
105
Village Health Workers (VHWs) are critical to the fight against
#COVID19
and other health issues. Refresher trainings are ongoing in the remaining 12 districts out of the targeted 31 districts. Over 4,000 VHWs have completed the training on integrated community case management.
6
35
108
All children have rights, no matter who they are, where they live, what their parents do, what language they speak, what their religion is, boy or girl, what their culture is, whether they have a disability,rich or poor. No child should be treated unfairly on any basis.
#crc30
2
38
101
The
@Irelandcricket
team arrives at Rutope Clinic in Bindura District, Mashonaland Central Province. The team was there to appreciate the RBF programmes being implemented through the Health Development Fund
(HDF), managed by UNICEF in collaboration with
@MoHCCZim
4
38
96
Sanitation and hygiene supplies (buckets and soap) are loaded for delivery to communities affected by
#cycloneidai
. All made possible with support from
@DFID_UK
. UNICEF is making plans to airlift supplies to hard-to-reach areas over the weekend.
📷UNICEF Zimbabwe/2019
3
33
97
We believe every child has the right to a quality education.
This year
@UNICEF
is supporting 3,641 disadvantaged schools in Zimbabwe to continue operating. Thanks to the School Improvement Grant.
#ForEveryChild
, Quality Education.
2
28
98
They have dreams.
They have hope.
They have rights.
What will you do to support the children and young people in Zimbabwe?
#CRC30
14
26
96
Happy
#internationaldisabilityday
!
"Your attitude towards persons with disabilities may be our biggest handicap and yours too."
0
26
93
Climate change is a serious threat to children’s rights. As we celebrate World Children's Day this month, children in Zimbabwe are speaking up for climate action. Every action counts.
#ClimateAction
#CRC30
3
36
90
Faces and stories from
#CycloneIdai
: Over 129,000 Children were affected by
#CycloneIdai
. With support from partners, UNICEF is working to assist children and families affected & alleviate their suffering.
@DFID_UK
|
@UKinZimbabwe
|
@eu_echo
|
@euinzim
|
@childlinezim
|
@REPSSI
2
52
93
Some students were orphaned by the cyclone and many, like Brian, lost immediate family members and neighbours.
In response,
@UNICEF
has assisted in providing peer and learner support resource materials.
Watch Brian's story of hope:
4
20
90
@daddyhope
[1] Hi Hopewell
@daddyhope
; our apologies for blocking. It was an error by an individual. As widely & openly discussed in Aug2016, UNICEF believes children should be sheltered at all times from situations that expose them to the risk of harm or violence.
63
31
83
A big Congratulations🥇to
@WFP
for the well deserved
#NobelPeacePrize2020
.
@UNICEFZIMBABWE
looks forward to our continued collaboration in tackling humanitarian crises, including fighting hunger and malnutrition.
5
21
89
Paid paternity leave helps fathers bond with their babies - which is critical for their development.
Help us call for more parental leave by taking our poll.
#EarlyMomentsMatter
3
26
88
Are you young and innovative? Do you have an idea that addresses a community challenge and youth unemployment? Here is your opportunity to grow your idea into a big project! Join the challenge today at:
5
51
81
💻A computer technician
👩🏼🔬A scientist
🎮A game developer
⌨️A digital strategist
"Our girls can do this better than anyone else," Waka Bwanya makes a case for their empowerment.
#InternationalDayOfGirlChild
23
35
88
Who knew being an ECD A learner could be this much fun? Malakai Madondo, with a silent script but an Oscar-worthy giggle, is our hero! 😂 His infectious laughter is the true secret to enjoying school days. Watch out, world—Malakai's joy is contagious!
#BackToSchool
1
15
87
Let’s celebrate with Munyawiri Primary School the bright, boundless potential of every child and stand up for their rights.
#GoBlue
to stand for Children's Rights today.
#WorldChildrensDay
@HigherLifeFDN
|
@econetzimbabwe
|
@UNZimbabwe
|
@UNICEFAfrica
|
@UNICEF
3
29
81
During this very challenging time, let’s all work together to promote
#breastfeeding
across our communities. Breastfeeding is one of the natural and wonderful gifts we can give our children and is a public health intervention that prevents infections, illnesses & saves lives.
10
26
83
The Italian Ambassador to Zimbabwe has provided
@UNICEFZIMBABWE
with an emergency grant of €200, 000,00 to support efforts to respond to cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe.
@italinzimbabwe
7
24
82
UNICEF w/ partner
@WHHZimbabwe
distribute WASH hygiene kits to families in Chimanimani District where facilities have been destroyed by
#TropicalStormAna
. Village Health Workers working hand in hand to promote good WASH practices in households.
1
16
82
We want a world where children can become ANYTHING they want to be!This
#WorldChildrensDay
, join Zim motocross champion
@TanyaMuzinda
and
#GoBlue
to stand for children’s rights.
@econetzimbabwe
|
@HigherLifeFDN
|
@UNZimbabwe
|
@UNICEFAfrica
0
26
80
As we celebrate
#Internationaldayofthegirlchild
, we must emphasise the need for a safe internet for our girls!
Kudzi Zivira of Harare is against online violence
4
41
82
A big THANK YOU to
@SwedeninZW
Ambassador
@SofiaCalltorp
for supporting our work
#ForEveryChild
in
#Zimbabwe
💙.
0
7
80
Beitbridge border transforms into a sea of blue as UNICEF Zimbabwe & the Government celebrate Children's Rights. VP Chiwenga ignited excitement, pressing the buzzer to light up the border building in blue, a symbolic commitment to the well-being and rights of every child.
5
24
77
This
#WorldChildrensDay
we’re going blue!
On 19 November, the iconic Victoria Falls bridge will light up to celebrate 75 years of creating a better world
#ForEveryChild
#GoBlueVictoriaFalls
#UNICEF75
0
20
76
Thanks to Health Development Fund supported by
@EU
,
@DFID_UK
,
@SwedeninZW
,
@IrlEmbPretoria
&
@GAVI
for providing 2000 new bicycles for Village Health Workers in 31 rural districts. VHWs are the frontline in communities including monitoring for
#COVID19
.
3
23
78
Post
#CycloneIdai
, there's
#hope
in children's eyes giving us a reason to keep working tirelessly
#ForEveryChild
.
📷 UNICEF/2019/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi
2
19
75
Child protection is a major concern in the aftermath of
#CycloneIdai
. In Chimanimani children are among the affected communities who've come, some unaccompanied, to seek assistance. It is critical that they receive psychosocial support & social protection
📷UNICEF/2019/
@UfumeliA
6
31
75
Happiness for every child, Sojini High students get tips and encouragement from
@CricketScotland
players this afternoon as they promote the good work by
@UKinZimbabwe
2
30
77
Community resilience evident in Chimanimani where UNICEF, Govt & partners have assessed damage & delivering support to those affected by
#TropicalStormAna
. All levels of community coming out to help each other fix access points & support families w/ damaged property & crops.
14
20
74
Girls belong in school, not in
#Childmarriage
!
Child marriages rob girls a chance to learn, grow, and fully realise their potential.
#EndChildMarriage
#ForEveryChild
, a childhood.
2
30
72
📢 Just in: The National Assessment on Adolescent Pregnancies in Zimbabwe 2023 has been released! It sheds light on the prevalence of adolescent pregnancy and its root causes, especially post-
#COVID19
. Let's dive into the findings! 🇿🇼
Read more:
1
47
74
Congratulations to these inspiring young innovators for winning the Zimbabwe's
#YouthChallenge
. Best wishes as they progress to the next stage of the
#GenUnlimited
Global Youth Challenge.
When empowered to share their voice, young people have many creative ideas!
#GenU
4
22
70
Tap water for rural households thanks to the rehabilitation of 23 piped waters scheme, benefitting up to 196 000 people in 10 districts around Zimbabwe. Strong partnerships with
@ukinzimbabwe
.
#ukaid
#WWWeek
#worldwaterweek
.
1
22
71
For the mothers who feed us so that we live a healthy life, for the mothers who protect us, for the mothers who teach us to wash our hands and to live in a clean environment, for the mothers who teach us to communicate, for the mothers who educate us. We say
#HappyMothersDay
!
2
18
72
It's
#WorldHealthDay
!
Access to healthcare is a right. Not a privilege. Thanks to the Health Development Fund, health outcomes for children and women are improving in Zimbabwe.
#ForeveryChild
, a happy and healthy start in life.
|
@EuropeAid
|
@euinzim
|
@eu_eeas
|
@mimicaEU
|
0
38
69
Happy 75th Birthday to
@UNICEF
! As we reflect on the decades of important work to protect the rights of children across the world and in 🇿🇼 - take another look at the majestic Victoria Falls Bridge in UNICEF's blue to celebrate the milestone!
3
22
71
Our Nutrition Hackathon has begun, 60 brilliant young people from all over
#Zimbabwe
ready to tackle some of the biggest nutrition challenges our generation faces, using technology.
#Hack4Nutriton
#GenUnlimited
#CRC30
3
29
69
We are visiting Cholera Treatment Centres with major donor
@DFID_UK
who's financial support has allowed UNICEF and partners like
@OxfaminZim
to provide critical health and WASH interventions to fight the
#Cholera
outbreak.
@UKinZimbabwe
@MoHCCZim
1
26
69
Today,
@UNICEFAfrica
ESA Regional Director,
@EvaUNICEF
visited Ndlovu Clinic in Hwange District. She noted that the integration of HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health Services reflects a commitment to comprehensive adolescent-friendly health care. 👧👦
#WorldAIDSDay
0
35
69
14 health facilities in Midlands province funded under the Sustainable Energy for Health Prog have solar systems installed - critical in improving access to quality health services. Over 1 million people in🇿🇼set to benefit from the energy solution.
#HDFZim
1
20
68
Zimbabwe is proudly one of the 13 countries globally who are part of the Giga Initiative, a
@UN
drive to connect every school to the internet that was launched last September.
@UNICEFZIMBABWE
Rep,
@Lmoshiri
w/
@ITU
met
@Min_ICTCS_ZW
, Jefta Muswere to discuss the initiative.
2
22
66
Play is a child’s right; but it is also a critical form of stimulation that boosts
children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development.
#ForEveryChild
Play.
#EarlyMomentsMatter
#AfricaPlay
4
19
65
Today marks the end of an era as
@TajudeenOyewale
bids farewell after 3 years of exemplary service in the Zimbabwe office. In a heartfelt ceremony, the staff described him as
Inspirational
Visionary
Compassionate
Empathetic
Strategic
Decisive
Inclusive
Motivational
Resilient
11
21
66
Inclusivity is deeply enshrined in Zimbabwe’s new education curriculum. It focuses on learner centered practices such as gender sensitivity, health promotion, disability-friendliness and an organized support system for all.
#ukaid
#inclusion4all
1
29
64
Our Youth Climate Advocate
@NkosiOfficial05
named 1 of the 9 Young African Activists to Look Out for in 2022 by
@GlblCtzn
. Well done to all the young African activists–bringing youth voices, action & change to Africa’s development challenges. We are proud!
3
17
66
Super Dad’s love! 💙
Father-child relationships matter as much as mother-child relationships for children’s wellbeing.
#ForEveryChild
, love, play and good parenting.
#EarlyMomentsMatter
4
21
65
In cyclone-affected Ward 17, Chipinge District,
@GOAL_Global
distributes non-food items provided by
@UNICEF
with
@DFID_UK
.
4
23
63
#DidYouKnow
80% of communicable diseases are transferred by touch? Only 20% wash their hands before preparing food and 39% before eating. How often do you wash your hands👐🏾 💦?
@MoHCCZim
#ENDcholera
#CleanHandsSaveLives
4
50
64
🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, the whole world is getting ready to celebrate
#WorldChildrensDay
and you’re invited
to join the fun.
#CRC30
🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵
3
18
65
Gvt working with Microsoft to achieve 100% digitalization of schools in 3years time: MoPSE Min Prof Mavhima.
12
35
64
"Climate change is at the heart of what inspires me to fight for a better world,"
#nkosiCOP25
.
Nkosilathi Nyathi has just left for Spain, Madrid. He was selected by
@UNICEF
to attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 25th Conference of the Parties
#COP25
0
11
62
UNICEF Sanitation Officer, Abigail Tevera, takes a moment during a
#Cholera
response monitoring visit to teach students at Glen View 2 High School about the importance of handwashing.
@MoHCCZim
@MoPSEZim
@OxfaminZim
@unicef
2
26
61
"I have managed to be useful to my community. People used to walk for many kilometers to access water from rivers." - Martha, 26. Martha has repaired 15 boreholes since being trained as a VPM
#MotivationalMonday
Read more on Martha's story:
2
12
62
A big THANK YOU to
@swedeninzimbabwe
whose unrestricted funding
#ForEveryChild
, allows us to support national
#SDG
priorities and respond in real-time to crises in Zimbabwe and other
@SweMFA
priority countries
1
17
62
Village Health Workers play a fundamental role in the delivery of community - based health care, linking community members to health care facilities, sensitizing community members with information to a myriad of maternal, newborn & child health services.
@ZIRP_Zimbabwe
@WorldBank
3
18
64