Learn more about UNICEF'S fight against COVID-19

Ana and Kaja, 7-year-old twins from North Macedonia, have been learning at home since the government temporarily closed all schools in response to the spread of COVID-19.
'Children Are the Hidden Victims of This Pandemic'
As lockdowns and school closures keep kids at home, the risk of exploitation, abuse, and neglect rises.
A young girl in Lagos, Nigeria holds a handwashing poster at a UNICEF-supported public awareness event to inform communities on how to protect themselves and their families from the novel coronavirus.
Helping Communities Fight the Spread of Coronavirus in Nigeria
UNICEF is supporting COVID-19 health education handwashing campaigns in Africa's most populous country.
Displaced children and families sheltering at the Al-Hol camp annex in northeast Syria.
UNICEF's Strategy for Fighting Coronavirus in Crowded Places
Leaders of the global response call for help reaching the world's most vulnerable children and families with supplies and support.
A student learns with the help of a computer tablet provided by UNICEF in Baigai, northern Cameroon in October 2017.
Helping Kids Adjust to Online Learning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Sticking to a routine and maintaining a positive attitude will help children stay grounded in these challenging times.
Five-year-old Yuanyuan* (her name has been changed to protect her privacy) was the only member of her family not infected with COVID-19 after the novel coronavirus swept through Wuhan, China.
Coronavirus, Seen Through a Child's Eyes
5-year-old Yuanyuan was left all alone after her parents and grandparents fell ill with COVID-19. Kind health care workers kept her safe.
Coronavirus & Children: The Complete Guide
What to expect when parenting in the age of coronavirus. Here's how to stay informed and keep everyone working, learning, sane and safe.
Students from the UNICEF-supported Muong Khuong Boarding School in Lao Cai, Vietnam proudly show their clean hands after they've washed them with soap and clean water.
Keeping Children and Schools Safe Protects Us All
An education is a child's key to the future. UNICEF is working to make sure every student keeps learning during the coronavirus pandemic.
On January 29, 2020, a shipment of protective gear arrives in Shanghai from UNICEF's Copenhagen warehouse, to support response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
UNICEF Is Fighting Coronavirus with Supplies and Information
UNICEF is rushing protective gear to health workers on the front lines and delivering important prevention messages parents can trust.
Coronavirus in the U.S.: How to Prepare
Health experts are warning the disease will spread. Here are some simple steps you can take to protect your family.
People wearing face masks line up to enter a children’s hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on January 30, 2020 after the nation’s first case of novel coronavirus was reported.
Seven Things You Should Know About the Coronavirus Outbreak
UNICEF is providing supplies and expertise to help control the spread of COVID-19. Stay safe by learning the facts.
A UNICEF-trained health worker vaccinates a child against polio outside the family's home in Quetta, Balochistan Province, Pakistan.
Want to Stop an Epidemic? Start With the Facts
Rumors can cause chaos during public health emergencies. UNICEF provides information parents can trust on how to keep children healthy.

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