Alexandra Makaroff
@makaroffalex1
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Passionate about child rights, girls & women empowerment, unlocking potential of young people. Worked in L-America & with NGOs, now at UNICEF. Views are my own.
Zimbabwe
Joined June 2012
Partnership — delivering for children in Vic Falls. W/ @WildHorizons ✅ 44 schools supported ✅ 11 boreholes drilled ✅ 62 biogas digesters installed ✅ Menstrual hygiene facilities for girls ✅ 200+ learners sponsored ✅ 1,000+ children reached w/ conservation education
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Salome's daughter recovered from malnutrition through treatment with #PlumpyNut. Salome now helps other mothers. 🙏 to the support of @Ch_JesusChrist for providing the life-saving Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF). @UNICEFUSA @cohsunshinecity 🔗 https://t.co/JKFwcmb3Mz
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With support from health workers and UNICEF, her child recovered — and Salome found a new purpose as a community nutrition champion helping other mothers.
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Today in Zimbabwe, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the UN, with partners, sister UN agencies and most importantly, young people. Well done to UNICEF UNV @PaulineMapfumo_ for speaking so eloquently about what young people want for today and tomorrow! #UN@80 @UNICEFZIMBABWE
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“Partnerships with the private sector are essential to achieving sustainable change for children,” said @UNICEFZIMBABWE Rep @EtonaEkole at the launch of our collaboration with @WildHorizons in Victoria Falls. We’re building climate-resilient schools and communities.
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“The private sector is an indispensable ally in driving sustainable change for children. Our partnership with @WildHorizons shows what’s possible when business & development come together for a common purpose.” Building climate-resilient schools in Victoria Falls. @UNICEFZIMBABWE
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Why do partnerships like we have with @wildhorizons mean so much to the beneficiaries? 🤔 Chantelle Zimucha of Nkosana Adventist School has a word to share! 🗣️
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Thrilled to launch a new partnership with @WildHorizons in Vic Falls — a collaboration that brings climate-smart schools, clean energy, and hope to children & their communities. This is how private sector & development can work hand in hand for a sustainable future. @UNICEFAfrica
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The power of storytelling lies with those who live it. 🎥 Today, @UNICEFZIMBABWE youth advocates learned camera skills from Aleksandr Tokarev, @UNICEF PFP Immersive Media Producer—equipping them to capture and share stories that drive change for children’s rights.
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A pleasure meeting Ms. Ania Cichocka, the new @euinzim Head of Cooperation. We discussed ongoing EU-funded projects & areas of shared priority. We remain committed to advancing the rights & wellbeing of every child in Zimbabwe. #ForEveryChild
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This week, UNICEF joined partners in Epworth, Mutare Rural & Makoni to witness a whole-of-government, multisectoral approach to child wellbeing. From the Canada-funded #STEMforGirls programme in Epworth to #HRFZim-supported VHWs & child protection services in Mutare & Makoni.
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With support from the #HRFZim, @gavi @euinzim @UKinZimbabwe @IrlEmbPretoria, @UNICEFZimbabwe, and the Paediatric Association of Zimbabwe, nutrition and disability services are being brought closer to communities.
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In Epworth, mothers of children w/ disabilities are expressing gratitude for the support they’re receiving. W? @MoHCCZim, PAZ & #HRFZim support, multidisciplinary outreach teams are helping families prevent malnutrition & improve care. @euinzim @gavi @UKinZimbabwe @IrlEmbPretoria
With support from the #HRFZim, @gavi @euinzim @UKinZimbabwe @IrlEmbPretoria, @UNICEFZimbabwe, and the Paediatric Association of Zimbabwe, nutrition and disability services are being brought closer to communities.
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“Our budgets are moral blueprints.” This year’s theme—“Planning & Budgeting for Children’s Rights”—reminds us that with 48% of 🇿🇼s population under 18, bold investment in children’s health, education, and protection is non-negotiable. UNICEFs @Jacquekabambe delivers remarks
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As the writer of this piece, I’ve had the privilege of listening to 🇿🇼’s children—bold, resilient, and clear about the future they want. On this #DayOfTheAfricanChild, let’s honour their voices by planning and budgeting with them, not just for them. 🔗 https://t.co/tMOdeomHB0
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On #DayOfTheAfricanChild, let’s move from words to budgets, and from budgets to impact. Every child deserves a fair share. Let’s plan and invest in their future today. @EtonaEkole writes #ForEveryChild! 🔗 https://t.co/2JWl0TQblM
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As we commemorate #DAC2025 under the theme “Planning & Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010”, I encourage continued collaboration between govt & partners in 🇿🇼 to ensure child-sensitive planning & budgeting. Investing in children is investing in our shared future.
Today, we celebrate the 2025 Day of the African Child under the theme: “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010.” #Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 joins the continent in advocating for increased, child-sensitive investment to secure a better future. #DAC2025
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Prioritizing Zimbabwe’s Children future in an uncertain time for Global Aid...Read Here https://t.co/QZZaB9X5rK
@UNICEFZIMBABWE @UNICEFAfrica @UNICEF @_AfricanUnion @SaveChildrenZIM #AfricanChildren2025 #DayoftheAfricanChild
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Funding cuts by numerous donor countries will limit UNICEF’s ability to reach millions of children in dire need. UNICEF implores all donors to continue to fund critical aid programs for the world’s children. We cannot fail them now.👇
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🔵@UNICEFZimbabwe Rep @EtonaEkole met w/ @ItalyinZimbabwe's Amb, H.E. Umberto Malnati, to discuss the El Niño-induced drought & its impact on child malnutrition. UNICEF works w/ the 🇿🇼 govt & partners to protect children's learning, ensure safe water access, & social protection.
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