Ditch the hardware voucher, here’s a gift that will actually surprise dad

For millions of children around the world, this time has been a period of disruption. 

Education is the right of every child, yet globally millions of children are not in school due to the current COVID-19 pandemic.

For Sebya, this year has been about finding ways to keep his children, Mady and Harouna, learning from home. As their home country, Mali, went into lockdown Sebya is working hard to keep his daughters learning and having fun while stuck inside. 
 

"Now that I spend more time at home, I do learning activities with my children, for example I read books to them every night before going to bed. I especially don't want my daughter to lose what she already [learnt] at preschool."

While stuck at home Sebya is also appreciating the simple moments with his family. "I am helping my wife [with the] cooking and our kids love those moments.”

As millions of children have their education interrupted, we are all learning just how important parents are to their child’s development. Just 5 minutes of play can light up a child’s brain like nothing else. 

But many dads around the world do not have access to books or toys, making supporting their child's learning and development through COVID that much harder. 

Be a super gift giver this Father’s Day!

 

UNICEF and partners are working around the clock to provide for the needs of the refugee children  who are all the more vulnerable due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. These children deserve our help.

You can help keep a child learning and playing through crisis by purchasing school bags, a sports pack or even 1000 pencils

 

 

A Father’s Day gift with a Wiggly seal of approval

A few simple items like exercise books and soccer balls can help facilitate the kind of play that builds a child's brain.

But in many countries, it’s not so easy for dads to buy books, toys and games for their little ones. That's why UNICEF (and the Wiggles!) are asking Australians to give their dads a gift that will help other dads around the world bond with their young children. 
 

 

This year be a super gift giver and ditch the hardware voucher to support another dad to help his little ones play, learn and grow. For every child, the best start in life.