Chief of Communication & Advocacy for @UNICEF in South Asia. Proud to work for @UNICEF & lift the lives of #everychild. Views/RTs my own.
Kathmandu, Nepal
Joined September 2020
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Thank you to the amazing @MelissaFleming, one of my #sheroes, for the opportunity to be part of my fave #podcast and for sharing what keeps me #AwakeatNight in #Afghanistan
When people started leaving, @UNICEF’s @SamMort9 remained in Afghanistan, along with other @UN colleagues, to help children as they face hunger and fear.
Listen to her stirring stories of loss, reunification & hope on our podcast 'Awake At Night'. bit.ly/3hIjl7o
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Join Kanchi on her Bhutan journey!
Celebrate #WorldChildrensDay with us as we share stories of children and young people in Bhutan.
Where should Kanchi go next?
#ForEveryChild #WorldChildrensDay #Bhutan
@UNICEFROSA @S_Wijesekera @SamMort9
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Statement by Alice Akunga, UNICEF Representative to Nepal: In the lead up to National Children's Day, UNICEF calls on Nepal’s interim government to put child rights at the centre of national priorities
bit.ly/46BemPO
At yesterday’s Youth Consultation on climate change and the Nationally Determined Contributions, youth representative @PaldenWangchukDorji asked the Royal Government of Bhutan to form a Youth Council to give young people access to leadership.
When @UNICEFBhutan says #foreverychild, they mean it, including those in rural communities. It took 2hrs to travel 28kms to meet students who received skills-building through RENEW, a local civil society org. And gosh, were they thrilled to have been given the opportunity!
18yr old Rangeta told me, “This is the first time we’ve received craftmaking workshops. They were so much fun, and I got new confidence. I made a bonsai tree with wire; I’d never done that before.”
Thank you @UNICEFinJapan and @GovernAndorra
Necessity, the mother of invention.
Functional. Sustainable. No plastics. Compostable.
Bhutan, 25/7/2025
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“Are you a jungleman?” 😳
Well, there’s a first time for every question. I pointed to my @UNICEF badge and explained how we help children go to school, stay healthy, drink clean water and feel safe.
“That’s nice,” a wee voice said.
Nice — and necessary.
@UNICEFBhutan
Just some peace and quiet and calm from #Bhutan, a country and a people that revere nature, protect the environment and elevate kindness. World leaders could learn a lot from the gentleness and patience Bhutan practises daily, especially towards children. 🙏🩵
@UNICEFBhutan
One day after climate advocates from the Pacific Islands celebrated a landmark win, it’s great to see Bangladesh’s young climate advocates raise their voices with @UNICEF to demand urgent and sustainable action especially for the most vulnerable.
“Delighted to join the #NDCYouthConsultation today, where inspiring youth shared their ideas & hopes for stronger #ClimateAction in 🇧🇩.
Frightening news from #Pakistan as monsoon rains lash the country. Sad to hear that 85 children have lost their lives. Strengthening communities’ ability to withstand these increasingly fierce rains must be a priority. @UNICEF_Pakistan is on the ground ready to support.
UNICEF is alarmed by the devastating monsoon floods in Pakistan, claiming the lives of 85 children since June, including 22 in Punjab in the last 24 hrs. We are coordinating with the government & partners & stand ready to respond with emergency supplies
unicef.org/pakistan/press-re…
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UNICEF is alarmed by the devastating monsoon floods in Pakistan, claiming the lives of 85 children since June, including 22 in Punjab in the last 24 hrs. We are coordinating with the government & partners & stand ready to respond with emergency supplies
unicef.org/pakistan/press-re…
Good news for children in South Asia - the region immunized a record-high number of children in 2024. It’s a strong bounce back & surpasses pre-COVID levels. This is what concerted leadership achieves - governments, donors & partners
Read @UNICEFROSA PR shar.es/agxOVh
Unprecedented scenes on the Islam-Qala border between Afghanistan & Iran. Thousands crossing each day. Children and women are in desperate need of water, sanitation, hygiene, medical help and mental health support. @UNICEFROSA Regional Director @S_Wijesekera saw it firsthand ⬇️
Thousands of children are crossing into Afghanistan every day at Islam-Qala and urgently need help. @S_Wijesekera saw firsthand how @UNICEFAfg & partners are providing life-saving care to children.
“A lot is being done, but the needs are huge,” he says.
Overwhelming numbers of people, including children, on the Iran/Afghanistan border. As they cross, tired, disoriented & anxious, @Unicef is there to support them. A bottle of water. Healthcare. A safe space to pause and think. But we need help. Intnl community must step up.
Appalled by the horrific news in Pakistan. Heartfelt condolences to the grieving family & children who witnessed this fatal beating. I cannot imagine their trauma. Parents across Pakistan must
demand by an end to corporal punishment now. Enough!⬇️
unicef.org/pakistan/press-re…
Individually, the deprivations that children are enduring are horrific; collectively, they are unconscionable. What a global shame. @UNICEF is doing what we can but it is a fraction of what’s needed.
Read @unicefchief’s latest statement on Gaza ⬇️
unicef.org/press-releases/st…
A heartfelt thank you to donors from @unicefchief and a reminder that the investments made in the earliest years of life, pay off in healthier, more productive generations and prosperous economies. It’s win-win.
We’re here #ForEveryChild, are you?
