This week’s episode tells the story of the impact of the pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of children and how South African society and government is now more aware of mental wellness and is making an effort to provide more support and care.

Phezulu we are looking Up.

This episode features the voices of:

• Toby Fricker – UNICEF South Africa, Chief of Communication and Partnerships
• Lungile Mdluli – UNICEF South Africa, ECD Specialist
• Zola Chonco – Social Worker
• Lukhwanyo 16 – Young person whose school was interrupted during lockdown
• Tamika, 14 – Young person whose parents lost jobs due to lockdowns
  
• Luke Lamprecht - neurodevelopmental specialist and child health practitioner
  

For more information please visit: https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/