UNICEF IWASH Project, Northern Region, Ghana : an adapted training manual for groundwater development

This report is an adapted training manual, with specific best practice recommendations for groundwater development practitioners working in the Northern Region, Ghana. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the existing comprehensive training manual ‘Developing Groundwater: a guide to rural water supply’ by MacDonald, Davies, Calow and Chilton (2005). The additional guidelines provided in this supplementary report are specific to the Northern Region of Ghana, and have been informed by a review of groundwater development in the region which BGS carried out on behalf of UNICEF in 2010-2011. The Northern Region is a difficult area in which to find and develop groundwater resources. For this reason, more resources – time and money – need to be focussed on careful borehole siting and development in order to maximise success. This includes detailed desk and field reconnaissance surveys; the effective use and interpretation of geophysical siting methods; collection of good quality data during drilling and test pumping; rigorous recording and management of data; and effective interpretation, sharing and use of hydrogeological information by all groundwater development practitioners. This report, and the associated manual ‘Developing Groundwater’, provide practical help for carrying out these activities effectively. The authors gratefully acknowledge those persons who contributed to the formation of these guidelines, who include: UNICEF Ghana – Othniel Habila, Kabuka Banda and David Ede Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA), Ghana – John Aduakye Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) – Hydrogeological Assessment Project (HAP) – James Racicot All participants at the UNICEF/BGS workshop and training programme held in Tamale, Northern Region, from 7 to 18 February 2011

Convention on the Rights of the Child

UNICEF’s Convention on the Rights of the Child, approved on November 20, 1989

Peranan UNICEF dalam Menangani Masalah Tentara Anak di Afrika Tengah Tahun 2007-2012

This research identifies the role of UNICEF in dealing with child soldiers in the Central African country. The research also explains in detail the root causes of conflict and the consequences of the conflict occurred in the Central African country. UNICEF as one of the world institutions that fight for childrens rights, has made many changes, working with communities and influencing governments. in Central Africa. UNICEF has provided significant funding to build facilities for the protection of child victims of conflict in central Africa. UNICEF also strive to connect and engage all parties to the conflict to not use children as soldiers as well as the target of violence. Protection and legal training for actors involved in the legal handling of the child. UNICEF has also been working with the African Union regional institutions UN agencies monitor violations.Keywords: UNICEF, Central Africa, child soldiers

Open and distance learning for basic education in South Asia: its potential for hard to reach children and children in conflict and disaster areas

This is the main report in a UNICEF funded project which explores the ways in which, across South Asia, various forms of open and distance learning could be developed to better meet the needs of marginalised children and those affected by natural disaster and by conflic

The Impact of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene on Key Health and Social Outcomes: Review of Evidence

This evidence paper looks at 10 areas identified collaboratively with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on which WASH can plausibly have a strong impact: diarrhea, nutrition, complementary food hygiene, female psychosocial stress, violence, maternal and newborn health, menstrual hygiene management, school attendance, oral vaccine performance, and neglected tropical diseases. Together, these areas cover the most significant sector outcomes associated with the distinct life course phases that UNICEF seeks to help to address through its WASH activities

WASH in Schools Empowers Girls' Education: Proceedings of the Menstrual Hygiene Management in Schools Virtual Conference 2013

This publication brings together the key elements of the 16 presentations made at the Second Annual Virtual MHM in WinS Conference at UNICEF Headquarters in New York City on 21 November 2013. Building on recommendations from the MHM 2012 virtual conference, the 2013 conference focused on the research tools and instruments being used to explore MHM barriers and practices and to evaluate the interventions being trialed or implemented in various contexts

Study on the UNICEF-UNILEVER Partnership for Hygiene Promotion in Primary Schools in Nigeria: final report

This report reviews the main findings of a study on the UNICEF-Unilever Partnership for Hygiene Promotion in Primary Schools in Nigeria conducted by UNICEF Consultant Dr. David F. Murphy from 22 September to 31 October 2008. The report begins with an outline of the study focus, approach and methodology. The report continues with background information on the UNICEF-Unilever partnership, the two partners’ activities in Nigeria and the hygiene promotion project itself. Important historical and contextual information on UNICEF and Unilever’s global efforts and significant contributions by other actors to promote hygiene via handwashing campaigns is also provided. This section of the report also includes some discussion of the meaning and principles of multi-stakeholder, public-private or cross-sector partnerships1 in an international development context. The rest of the report outlines the study findings namely the roles and contributions of the two main partners, key implementation challenges and mutual benefits of the partnership for both UNICEF and Unilever. The report concludes with a set of recommendations for future potential collaboration between UNICEF and Unilever in Nigeria. It is anticipated that the study’s findings and recommendations will also be beneficial for both partners in their efforts to explore new partnership opportunities with other partners

Assessment of the Foster Care Pilot Project in Albania

CELCIS was contracted by UNICEF Albania in August, 2013, to carry out an evaluation of the pilot foster care project (FCPP). UNICEF had contributed to funding for a foster care project which operated in Tirana and Shkodra. The operational aspects of the projects were run by two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) called Bethany Social Services (BSS) and Every Child Albania (EC). The consultants carried out a brief literature review and a desk review of relevant documentation. They also undertook a period of fieldwork in Albania, interviewing key stakeholders and carrying out observational visits