Unicef Children's Books

UNICEF is launching six children’s books: Anita by Anne Curtis-Smith, Ang Sabi ni Nanay, Ang Sabi ni Tatay by Sacha Calagopi; Ang Dalawang Haring Siga by Rene O. Villanueva; Ang Bata sa Basket by Augie Rivera; Yaya Niya, Nanay Ko by Ma. Corazon Remigio; and Nina Wonders, Nina Asks by Marcy Dans Lee.

 

UN releases comic book explaining climate change

from Philippine Daily Inquirer
by Kristine Angeli Sabillo

PARIS — In a bid to explain the issue of climate change to children, the United Nations has released a comic series that features the adventures of two superheroes attempting to address the effects of global warming.

Comics Uniting Nations, a partnership of the UN Children’s Fund (Unicef), PCI Media Impact and Reading with Pictures, launched the series “Chakra The Invincible,” based on an Indian animated film. Chakra is a character created by Stan Lee and Sharad Devarajan.

The third comic released by the group, Chakra climate change starts with a group of students from various countries attending a Model UN activity.

The students share their experiences on pollution, drought and other effects of climate change.

Mayumi, a student from the Philippines, talks about the changing weather patterns, which result in stronger typhoons devastating her country.

Read the full article HERE and HERE to read / download the comic series pdf.

Design a Birthday Card Contest

Calling all kids who love to draw! Your artwork could be the next UNICEF Philippines 2015 Birthday Card.

Just follow these easy steps:

1. Ask mom or dad to print out the Activity Sheet and sign the Parent’s Consent Form that can be found here: http://uni.cf/1w4Hp1X

2. Get your coloring materials ready and draw your Birthday card design!

3. Once done with your masterpiece, ask mom or dad to send a scanned copy or a digital photo of your activity sheet and signed parent’s consent form to psfrmanila@unicef.org

Three (3) winning designs will be chosen. Each winner will receive a set of cool prizes and get a chance to have their name and artwork featured on UNICEF Philippines’ official 2015 birthday card.

Deadline for submission of entries is on 31 January 2015, so get started NOW!

Full contest mechanics here: http://uni.cf/13iN65I