UNICEF East Asia and Pacific

Happy International Children’s Day    Our mission remains clear: #ForEveryChild. UNICEF is committed to standing with the children of Viet Nam, protecting their rights, and building an inclusive environment where every child can reach their full potential.    #Month4Children Silvia Danailov Michaela Bauer UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Ani Saguisag Tara O'Connell Sohini Roychowdhury Du Huy Nguyen Ziad Nabulsi

Philanthropy. Partnerships. Purpose. Attending #PhilanthropyAsiaSummit for the first time offered a timely opportunity to discuss how we can reshape the global development architecture to meet the scale of the challenges facing children today. Reflections from my contributions to the plenary discussions, engagement in bilateral meetings, attending sessions, joining networking receptions, and exploring the exhibitions: Philanthropy as a Catalyst: In a fragmented global landscape, philanthropy holds a unique position. Beyond funding, its value lies in its agility and ability to catalyze diverse sources of capital. When deployed strategically, philanthropic capital can de-risk investments and build the collaborative frameworks necessary to scale systemic solutions. Philanthropic organizations are truly stewards of change. Partnerships Built on Trust: The multifaceted learning crisis affecting children's lives, particularly the urgent need to deliver quality education, requires a unified agenda. We need to invest the necessary time to cultivate deep, trust-based partnerships that survive shifting political and economic cycles. Strong alliances take time and grow through mutual trust. Purpose-Driven Alignment of Capital: Global development relies on various forms of capital, including financial, technical, and political. Our collective task is to orchestrate these distinct assets effectively, ensuring they are aligned with clear purpose and deployed in the absolute best interest of securing equitable, quality learning opportunities for every child. On a personal note, listening to the exceptional lineup of speakers and engaging with such a vibrant group of attendees provided an inspiring space for reflection and growth. My thanks to the Philanthropy Asia Alliance for convening this vital dialogue at #PAS2026 and the invitation to UNICEF. It is within this convergence of diverse minds and shared intent that I found the sparks that can turn promises into a lasting realization of Rights #ForEveryChild Temasek Trust Temasek Foundation Desmond Kuek Shalini Jalan AVPN Laura Herman Nuriya Ansari National University Health System Wilson L. White CNA June Kunugi Myo-Zin Nyunt Sanjay Wijesekera Lindsey, Julianna Ann Putnam Marks Juan Ignacio Calvo Italo Dutra Zeynep Aydemir Koyuncu Emma Hamilton-Clark Roland Kupka Patty Alleman Dr. Sameer Pawar Rene Gerard Galera, Jr Carla Haddad Mardini UNICEF East Asia and Pacific

The climate crisis is a child health issue and an inequality issue. Through the REACH (Resilience, Environment and Child Health) programme, UNICEF Philippines and Prudence Foundation and Pru Life UK are working with government partners to strengthen climate-resilient health and social protection systems that protect children’s health and promote their development. Through this partnership, long-term investment, innovation, and private sector expertise, aligned with public policy and child-centred priorities, help strengthen efforts to deliver impact at scale for children. 💙 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gu2gdkAQ #ForEveryChild

In Asia, nearly 50% of fetal, maternal, and newborn deaths occur during labour and within the first 24 hours after birth. Early risk identification and continuous monitoring are becoming increasingly essential for reducing the burden on care providers and bridging the expertise gap in maternal and newborn healthcare. At the Philanthropy Asia Summit in Singapore, UNICEF Innovation and Temasek Foundation brought together organisations and innovators working towards addressing these critical healthcare challenges while ensuring impactful healthcare innovations gain greater visibility across regions where they are needed the most. One key takeaway I strongly felt throughout the summit was the urgency and relevance of innovation. Being part of the sessions offered valuable perspectives on the growing need for accessible and scalable healthcare solutions across Asia. The meetings and panel discussions created an important platform to exchange ideas and encourage meaningful dialogue because collective efforts are essential to delivering impactful healthcare innovation in these areas. Marisa Paramita, Ibu Punya Mimpi | Gaurav Godhwani, CivicDataLab | Victoria Leong |Thomas Davin | Patty Alleman | Gates Foundation India, Grand Challenges Canada | UNICEF East Asia and Pacific, UNICEF Philanthropy Asia Alliance, PATH, CareMother by Doto Health Nikesh Ingle| Dr. Kshama Kothari| Satya Prakash Dash| Aris Papageorghiou Lindsey, Julianna| Tiffany Ang | Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) | Tanoto Foundation| Miller Center for Global Impact| Health Innovation Exchange - HIEx

What were you like in the 90s? From dancing the macarena to using cellphones, the 90s were home to trends and lifechanging inventions – ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) is one of them. RUTF made malnutrition treatment accessible closer to home, helping 9 out of 10 children recover in a matter of weeks. But millions of children still need what we started in the 90s and together, we can make it happen. https://lnkd.in/eqiS9yh7