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UNICEF Representative - People's Republic of China 🇨🇳 (Views are mine, retweets are not necessarily endorsements).

Beijing
Joined June 2011
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Grateful to Vice President Wang of China’s Supreme People’s Court for hosting us. Another milestone in our partnership as 100 judges from across China joined international experts to exchange experiences on strengthening child-friendly justice.
Today in Qingdao, UNICEF & the Supreme People’s Court of China brought together judges & experts to advance judicial protection of children. Our goal: justice where every child is heard, protected & supported - with justice, child protection and social services working together.
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Really excited about the tremendous potential of this partnership and what we can achieve together. Looking forward to seeing it unlock new ideas and deeper exchanges to turn shared knowledge and experience into better outcomes for children around the world. #ForEveryChild
Yesterday, UNICEF DP @G_LaryeaAdjei witnessed the signing of an MoU with @ZJU_China to advance South-South Cooperation. Building on Zhejiang University’s Institute for Global Development, it will promote global learning on child rights & wellbeing, drawing on China’s experience.
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Proud to see this important milestone in Kenya-China South-South Cooperation. This is the kind of cooperation that turns climate ambition into practical, scalable solutions for children and communities. Congratulations to both governments, and every success with implementation.
A significant milestone: #Kenya and #China have signed an MoU on the #AfricaSolarBelt initiative under the South-South Cooperation for addressing climate change. The initiative will provide sustainable clean energy to 120,000 people in remote, off-grid rural communities in Kilifi and Tana River counties, including Masai Mara University. This energy will power drinking water supplies, schools and health care facilities, improving essential services and people’s livelihoods. By combining Kenya’s resources with China’s expertise, both countries are committed to promoting climate resilience and green, low-carbon development. A strong example of South-South cooperation is turning technology and investment into better services for children. @UNICEFKenya is pleased to have supported the feasibility work underpinning the initiative and the coordination between both governments, and remains committed to bringing its technical expertise and partnerships to help leverage resources for the needs of children and communities. @EnergyMinK @ChineseEmbKenya @ForeignOfficeKE @AlexKWachira @UNICEFChina @AmbGuoHaiyan @AmaSande @UNICEF
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A significant milestone: #Kenya and #China have signed an MoU on the #AfricaSolarBelt initiative under the South-South Cooperation for addressing climate change. The initiative will provide sustainable clean energy to 120,000 people in remote, off-grid rural communities in Kilifi and Tana River counties, including Masai Mara University. This energy will power drinking water supplies, schools and health care facilities, improving essential services and people’s livelihoods. By combining Kenya’s resources with China’s expertise, both countries are committed to promoting climate resilience and green, low-carbon development. A strong example of South-South cooperation is turning technology and investment into better services for children. @UNICEFKenya is pleased to have supported the feasibility work underpinning the initiative and the coordination between both governments, and remains committed to bringing its technical expertise and partnerships to help leverage resources for the needs of children and communities. @EnergyMinK @ChineseEmbKenya @ForeignOfficeKE @AlexKWachira @UNICEFChina @AmbGuoHaiyan @AmaSande @UNICEF
Ambassador Guo Haiyan, on behalf of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China, and Principal Secretary Alex K. Wachira, CBS of State Department for Energy, signed the China-Kenya MOU on joint Implementation of Africa Solar Belt Project under South-South Cooperation for Addressing Chimate Change, witnessed by Unicef Representative Dr. Shaheen Nilofer as an involving third party on November 3rd 2026. China announced the “Africa Solar Belt” Project at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi in 2023. The signing of this MOU is an important step for this project to be implemented in Kenya. Off-grid photovoltaic modules will be installed in potential areas such as Tana River, Kilifi County and Masai Mara University. The implementation of this project will provid renewable energy power supply to schools, health facilities and support water system in remote rural areas in Kenya. #AfricaSolarBelt #ChinaKenya
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Thank you, @CheryAuto, for the warm welcome. Inspiring to see our partnership growing across countries, united by a shared commitment to help every child learn and thrive. Proud of what we are building together. 💙
Over two inspiring days at the Chery International User Summit, we were delighted to welcome @UNICEFChina Representative @AmaSande and @SilviaDanailov, UNICEF Representative in Viet Nam, to share with the Chery family how our partnership is creating meaningful impact for children. Today, our global partnership spans six countries, supporting children across China, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, and Türkiye, united by a shared vision: powering every child's learning journey. Together, we go further. For every child. For our future. #CheryforUNICEF #PoweringEveryChildsLearningJourney #CSR #CheryInternationalUserSummit2026
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A compelling proposition for Africa’s next generation. Thank you to the African Ambassadors for the rich engagement and perspectives. The opportunity is to build on Africa-China cooperation to deliver greater results for children, at scale and with ambition.
"A Compact for Africa’s next generation: from schooling to learning, training to stronger institutions, digital access to agency, powered facilities to powered communities & health programmes to ending preventable child deaths. Transformation at scale." - UNICEF DP @G_LaryeaAdjei
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Thank you, George, for a timely visit and important conversation with African Ambassadors. With Africa’s median age at just 19, the choices and investments we make for children and young people today will help shape Africa’s future for decades to come.
UNICEF DP @G_LaryeaAdjei joined African Ambassadors in Beijing to propose a Compact for the Next Generation: African-owned, measurable outcomes through #FOCAC that move from projects to transformation at scale, so Africa’s next generation can survive, learn, connect & thrive.
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Over two inspiring days at the Chery International User Summit, we were delighted to welcome @UNICEFChina Representative @AmaSande and @SilviaDanailov, UNICEF Representative in Viet Nam, to share with the Chery family how our partnership is creating meaningful impact for children. Today, our global partnership spans six countries, supporting children across China, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, and Türkiye, united by a shared vision: powering every child's learning journey. Together, we go further. For every child. For our future. #CheryforUNICEF #PoweringEveryChildsLearningJourney #CSR #CheryInternationalUserSummit2026
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Congratulations!
Well, impossible to retire or get tired of serving for the wellbeing of children. Please join me in in supporting the wonderful mission of Plan International. In humility and unwavering commitment!
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Helping Every Child Build Skills for the Future At the 2026 Chery International User Summit, @SilviaDanailov, UNICEF Representative in Viet Nam, shared how the CHERY for UNICEF global education partnership is helping children build the skills, confidence and resilience they need to shape their futures. Since 2023, with the support of partners like CHERY, UNICEF has helped nearly 178 million out-of-school children access education and enabled 126 million children to learn through digital platforms. Today, this global partnership spans six countries, supporting children across Viet Nam, China, Mexico, South Africa, Türkiye, and Indonesia, united by a shared vision: powering every child's learning journey. Drawing on examples from @UNICEF Viet Nam, @SilviaDanailov highlighted how this shared commitment is creating impact both globally and in local communities. In Viet Nam, the partnership goes beyond digital learning as usual. It advances an equity-driven, human-centred approach to digital and AI learning: transforming how children learn, protecting their well-being and online safety, building skills for the future of work, and creating a more inclusive education ecosystem. With CHERY's support, UNICEF is bringing digital learning, future skills and new opportunities to children across Viet Nam, including many who might otherwise be left behind: · More than 1.36 million students, approximately half of whom are girls, have gained access to inclusive digital learning and future skills. · 57,240 teachers have strengthened their competencies in digital learning, AI and STEM/STEAM education. · 8,400 teachers are better equipped to support students’ mental health and psychosocial well-being. These results demonstrate the power of investing in education. When a child gains confidence, new possibilities emerge. When a teacher develops new skills, hundreds of students benefit. And when schools embrace innovation, entire communities can thrive. Together, let’s keep powering every child’s learning journey. #CheryforUNICEF #ForEveryChild #PoweringEveryChildsLearningJourney #CSR #CheryInternationalUserSummit2026
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Ama Sande (桑爱玲) retweeted
At @CheryAutoCo’s Int’l User Summit, we celebrated our global partnership to help children learn, innovate and shape their own futures. 🌍From global commitment to local action across 🇨🇳🇲🇽🇿🇦🇹🇷🇮🇩🇻🇳, thank you to the entire Chery family for powering children’s learning journeys🤝
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Huge thanks to my colleague Sylvia @UNICEF_vietnam Representative for joining this important meeting as 1 of 6 countries in the @CheryAutoCo partnership. And thank you to Chery for its valued support, helping strengthen results for children in #Vietnam and around the world.
Every child deserves the skills to shape their future. With @CheryAutoCo’s support in Viet Nam: ✅1.36M+ students accessing inclusive digital learning & future skills ✅57,240 teachers strengthening digital, AI & STEM/STEAM competencies ✅8,400 teachers better equipped to support student well-being #CheryForUNICEF #PoweringEveryChildsLearningJourney #ForEveryChild @UNICEFChina @AmaSande @SilviaDanailov @michaelabauer77 @UNICEFIndonesia @UNICEFMexico @UNICEF_SA @unicefturk @UNICEFAPRO @S_Wijesekera @LindseyJulianna @TaraOConnell1 @KittyvdHeijden @CarlaUNICEF
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Honoured to co-host today’s International Child Online Safety Conference with Vice Minister-level leaders from China’s Cyberspace Administration & Federation of Internet Societies. Together, we launched a Joint Initiative & Action Plan for a safer digital future for every child.
"Protecting children in the digital age is a shared responsibility requiring action across society, including from the technology sector. We now need to translate these commitments into concrete action." -UNICEF Rep @AmaSande at the Intl Conference on Child Online Protection
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Egypt & Tianjin, Ghana & Shandong and Rwanda & Zhejiang are working together on technical & vocational education & training. Following a week of study tours, country delegates met at the UNICEF China office, to share learning & explore next steps with their provincial partners.
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At the “Ride Green Life” cycling event on October 22, @CheryAutoCo presented its branded jerseys signed by Robert Lewandowski @lewy_official, CHERY Global Brand Ambassador and UNICEF Poland Ambassador, to @UNICEFChina Representative @AmaSande, as a powerful symbol of our shared commitment for children. “These jerseys represent something much deeper: teamwork, determination, and the belief that each of us can make a difference,” said @AmaSande, UNICEF Representative to China. Although unable to attend in person, @lewy_official recorded a special video message in support of the CHERY for UNICEF partnership: “Education gives children the opportunity to build a better future for themselves and their communities. Together, CHERY and UNICEF are helping more children access that opportunity.” Since 2023, with the support of partners like CHERY, UNICEF has helped nearly 178 million out-of-school children access education and enabled 126 million children to learn through digital platforms. Today, our global partnership spans six countries, supporting children across China, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, and Türkiye, united by a shared vision: powering every child's learning journey. Join us. Stand with every child. Stand for our future. #CheryforUNICEF #ForEveryChild #PoweringEveryChildsLearningJourney #CSR
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Pleased to represent UNICEF at Chery’s International User Summit. Chery is an important partner supporting education opportunities for children across 6 countries. We look forward to strengthening and expanding our partnership to reach even more children. #ForEveryChild
A powerful symbol of a global partnership for children. @CheryAutoCo presented football jerseys signed by Robert Lewandowski, Chery Global Brand Ambassador & UNICEF Poland Ambassador, to UNICEF China Rep @AmaSande at Chery's International User Summit today🤝
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Yesterday, UNICEF Representative @AmaSande met Athenia Qiu @Athenia59979186 at the UNICEF China office in Beijing. She thanked Athenia for supporting UNICEF's work for children in China and around the world, and congratulated her on becoming a Champion for Children.
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Every child has a voice worth hearing and a story worth celebrating. Let’s keep breaking down barriers and creating spaces where every child can participate, thrive and experience joy. #DisabilityInclusion #ChildhoodWithoutBarriers #ForEveryChild
"What brings you joy?" This is one of the questions our audience wanted to ask children with intellectual disabilities. As part of the 'Childhood, Without Barriers' campaign on #DisabilityInclusion, we invited children to share their answers. Read more: mp.weixin.qq.com/s/BMoNSM_7h…
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Proud to see this partnership take shape. My sincere thanks to China’s Ministry of Education, Tianjin, Shandong and Zhejiang governments, and our partners in Egypt, Ghana and Rwanda. Together, let’s turn skills into opportunity, and opportunity into brighter futures.
At the World TVET Conference, the Ministry of Education & UNICEF launched the first of 15 TVET partnerships: 🇪🇬 Egypt 🤝 Tianjin 🇬🇭 Ghana 🤝 Shandong 🇷🇼 Rwanda 🤝 Zhejiang Strengthening teachers, curricula & workplace learning to equip young people with skills for the future.
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Yesterday UNICEF Rep @AmaSande joined the inaugural Tsinghua-Philanthropy Asia Alliance @PAA_Temasek Impact Summit. She spoke about how AI & climate change are reshaping the future of work for youth & why we must ensure they are part of curating solutions & not left behind.
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