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Children carry homemade instruments during an impromptu parade to welcome guests at a UNICEF-supported early childhood development center in Guatemala.

Cost-Effective, Accountable, Strategic: U.S. Investment in Guatemala's Children

Targeted foreign assistance improves outcomes for children, their communities and longterm regional stability.
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A girl smiles, standing with classmates outside their school, recently rebuilt by UNICEF, in Ethiopia.

Helping Children Get Back to School in War-Torn Ethiopia

UNICEF is rebuilding schools in conflict areas of Ethiopia so children can get back to learning. [video]
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Derwinar in Venezuela with her parrot at the shelter for families displaced by the earthquake.

World Mental Health Day 2026: Supporting Children's Mental Health Worldwide

UNICEF supports mental health programs focused on children and adolescents, and advocates for action that keeps youth front and center.
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K.I.N.D. Fund scholarship recipient Joyce Chisale at her university graduation in Malawi in 2026.

K.I.N.D. Fund Scholarships Build Brighter Futures in Malawi

Launched in 2010 by UNICEF and MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell, The K.I.N.D. Fund has raised over $55 million to support education in Malawi. [video]
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A UNICEF staff member holds a baby during a visit to the UNICEF-supported health and nutrition facility in Moqor iyo Mayow IDP settlement in Somalia on Aug. 5, 2026.

Climate Shocks and Aid Cuts Deepen Somalia's Hunger Crisis

Projected floods and funding cuts could push more children in Somalia into extreme food insecurity and acute malnutrition. [video]
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On June 30, 2026, a 15-month-old boy receives ready-to-use therapeutic food at Nawabad Clinic in Herat province, Afghanistan.

Child Malnutrition Surges Across Afghanistan

Children under 2 are the hardest hit by Afghanistan's growing malnutrition crisis. Learn more, including how to help. [video]
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A UNICEF-supported health worker measures the mid-upper arm of a baby during a malnutrition screening in Mogadishu, Somalia on Aug. 17, 2026

Speak Up for the World's Children: Urge Congress to Release Approved UNICEF Funding

Call your representatives and urge them to ensure the U.S. government releases critical Congressionally approved funding for UNICEF before Sept. 30.
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A teacher and student work together on an assignment in the Phillippines.

World Teachers' Day: Celebrating Educators Everywhere

Teachers create opportunities for children to develop and thrive. World Teachers’ Day honors that incredibly important work.
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UNICEF Youth Advocates pose together for a photo outside UN Headquarters in New York before the 2024 General Assembly. © UNICEF / UNI647568 / Tadej Znidarcic

What Is UNGA? Understanding the UN General Assembly and UNICEF's Role

UNGA convenes world leaders to discuss global challenges and advance collective action. For UNICEF, it's an opportunity to advocate for children.
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