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UNICEF U-Report - Global Youth Voice Platform

Global (102 countries), Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe

A free, anonymous digital messaging platform empowering 37 million young people in 102 countries to share opinions and drive community change. Launched in Uganda in 2011, U-Report integrates with SMS, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, Viber, and WhatsApp to reach youth where they are. During emergencies like COVID-19 and mpox outbreaks, U-Report disseminates life-saving health information. In DRC alone, over 8 million U-Reporters receive critical health, nutrition, and hygiene messages. Features include mental health chatbots, civic engagement polls, and community feedback mechanisms.

Behavior Goal

Empower youth civic participation and enable rapid two-way communication for health behavior change during emergencies

Target Audiences

Youth/Adolescents

Implementers & Partners

  • UNICEF

Donors & Sponsors

  • UNICEF
  • Various bilateral donors

Key Takeaways

  • 137 million registered users across 102 countries by 2025
  • 2DRC has 8+ million U-Reporters - largest single-country user base
  • 3Multi-platform integration (SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger) ensures accessibility
  • 4Mental health chatbot provides psychosocial support to youth

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