Today is the #InternationalDayOfPlay | #IDOP2026
Play builds essential physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
It helps children reduce stress, build resilience, and express their emotions boosting mental health
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- UNICEF Uganda repostedThis week, were pleased to host a representative from @UNICEFUganda at New Star Home Learning Centre in Adjumani District, one of the centres established through the Strengthening Early Childhood and Childcare Services Delivery Project. The visit included discussions with
- UNICEF Uganda repostedToday is the International Day of Play. Play supports learning. Play builds confident, curious children. Play is every child's right. Yet 1 in 5 children aged 2–4 do not play with their caregivers at home. At @LABE_UG, we believe protecting play means protecting childhood, in
- UNICEF Uganda reposted#EducUg | 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐃𝐀𝐘 As we celebrating the national Play Day today, we reaffirm our commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive through play.
- UNICEF Uganda repostedExhausted. Overwhelmed. Burnt out. Being a parent can bring a rollercoaster of feelings. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Here are some practical tips to help ease stress.
- UNICEF Uganda reposted🚨 Our children are not okay. And the calls don't lie. Every day children call Sauti 116 carrying stress, depression and psychosocial pain that no child should carry alone. 💔 Mental health is a children's crisis too. It is time we take it seriously. 🇺🇬 Watch this. Share this.
00:00 - UNICEF Uganda repostedIn Karamoja, hear how @WFP is helping caregivers fight child malnutrition With this support from #ESAHF, in #Uganda, WFP aims to protect 30,000 women and children from malnutrition. 🙏@OCHAFunds 🎥 Watch⤵️
00:00 - Timely action is critical to protect children facing malnutrition & disease outbreaks. In Karamoja, support to @UNICEFUganda through the ESA Humanitarian Fund, managed by @OCHAFunds is helping strengthen early detection of malnutrition & access to life-saving response.
- UNICEF Uganda repostedStrong health systems, community engagement & rights-based approaches are vital in tackling pandemics and epidemics. From HIV to Ebola to COVID-19, @UNAIDS unites partners to protect vulnerable populations, ensure access to services, and fight stigma. @jtmakokha @UNAIDS_ESA.@UNICEFUganda is supporting the @GovUganda-led #FightEbolaUG26 response with critical #WASH supplies to select health facilities, handwashing facilities, promoting hygiene practices & supporting infection prevention measures in communities, schools, other and high-risk areas.
- .@UNICEFUganda is supporting the @GovUganda-led #FightEbolaUG26 response with critical #WASH supplies to select health facilities, handwashing facilities, promoting hygiene practices & supporting infection prevention measures in communities, schools, other and high-risk areas.Ebola prevention is everyone’s responsibility. From schools to markets, places of worship to public transport — preventive measures matter everywhere. 🧼 Wash hands frequently 🚫 Avoid unnecessary physical contact ⚠ Report symptoms early Let’s keep Uganda’s communities safe.
- Ebola prevention is everyone’s responsibility. From schools to markets, places of worship to public transport — preventive measures matter everywhere. 🧼 Wash hands frequently 🚫 Avoid unnecessary physical contact ⚠ Report symptoms early Let’s keep Uganda’s communities safe.
- UNICEF Uganda reposted#Ebola is preventable. Know the signs, early reporting increases chances of survival. #MOHatWork | #FightEbolaUG26
00:00 - UNICEF Uganda reposted#Ebola can spread through breastfeeding. If you have symptoms of #Ebola, call the Ministry of Health toll free line immediately for appropriate assistance. #MOHatWork | #FightEbolaUG26




























