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Working with partners, UNICEF provides psychosocial support programs to help children recover from the terrors of war.
"We are barely breathing," said a mother of three. "Our lives have been destroyed."
Escalating conflict has displaced at least 160,000 people. UNICEF and partners are reaching families with emergency assistance.
As violence escalates in northeastern Syria, many children are at imminent risk of injury, death and displacement.
Unwanted, exploited and abused: UNICEF is providing lifesaving assistance to children stuck in limbo in the Syrian desert.
School is a place to heal and grow strong for traumatized children growing up in Jordan's Azraq and Za'atari refugee camps.
Displaced by violence, Syrian children growing up in Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp cling to beloved mementos of a peaceful past.
Millions of Syrians spent another Ramadan praying for the day they can go home again. UNICEF is on the ground helping.
They may be far from home, but Syrians still spend Ramadan fasting and praying and hoping for better times ahead.
Across Syria, families struggle to maintain traditional celebrations, to give their children a sense of normalcy.
Displaced by Syria's 8-year-long civil war, young students resume their educations with help from UNICEF and Educate A Child.
Over 2.5 million Syrian children are currently displaced by violence. Here are three ways you can help these refugee children.
UNICEF's Amaluna Youth Economic Engagement program is giving 30,000 young people in Jordan hope for the future.
UNICEF and Educate a Child's Self-Learning Program helps Syrian children resume their education so they can reach their full potential.
The United Nations and Syrian Arab Red Crescent teamed up to deliver lifesaving supplies to displaced Syrians in Rukban makeshift camp.
For parents who must choose between putting food on the table and heating their family's tent, the winter gear shipment was a lifesaver.
As temperatures plummet, children and families uprooted by conflict and poverty are among the hardest hit.
Winter brings freezing temperatures to many parts of the Middle East and North Africa — putting already vulnerable children at great risk.
The situation is dire for families trapped in the Syrian desert. An interagency convoy is delivering badly needed supplies and medical care.
Fresh waves of violence in Syria's brutal civil war will place the lives of more than 1 million children at imminent risk.
In Jordan's Azraq Refugee Camp, UNICEF-trained counselors use the power of music to help traumatized Syrian children find joy again.
A reported poison gas attack in rebel-held Douma has killed at least 42 people in their homes and injured more than 500.
Seeking to "empower a new generation," the Clooney Foundation for Justice promotes educational opportunity for Syrian refugee children.
After seven years of civil war, UNICEF's youngest Goodwill Ambassador, Muzoon Almellehan, pleads "Don't give up on Syria."
A cash transfer program organized by UNICEF and partners allows refugees to decide for themselves how best to allocate resources.
A serious shortfall in funding for winter supplies and assistance threatens 1.5 million children.
"The 7-year-old girl shot by a sniper while getting water. The 9-year-old fatally slashed by shrapnel. I never get used to it."
The Play for Syria team has one prize in mind: a brighter future for the country's children.
For six years the children of Syria have experienced devastating conflict. Hear one girl's wish for her country's future — in her own words.
This Silicon Valley entrepreneur used social media to raise over $100,000 and show how each of us can make a difference.
As temperatures drop below freezing, UNICEF aims to reach 2.5 million Syrian children with warm winter gear.
For five years the children of Syria have endured devastating conflict. Hear how they are doing — in their own words.
Despite a new wave of deadly attacks, UNICEF remains committed to providing Syrian children with critical aid.
Learn the stories of six Syrian children who traveled across conflict lines for their education, and how UNICEF is supporting their efforts.
For five years the children of Syria have endured devastating conflict. Hear how they are doing — in their own words.
For five years the children of Syria have endured devastating conflict. Hear how they are doing — in their own words.
For five years the children of Syria have endured devastating conflict. Hear how they are doing — in their own words.
For five years the children of Syria have endured devastating conflict. Hear how they are doing — in their own words.
More than 120 humanitarian organizations and U.N. agencies urge people around the world to call for an end to the crisis.
UPDATE September 3: The number of Syrian child refugees has reached 2 million.
Winter Storm Zina (Huda) brought heavy snow to refugee camps throughout the Middle East, creating new hardships for displaced families.
Learn more about the conflict's long-term impact on children.
The devastating impact on children of three years of conflict in Syria.
Funding needed now for Syria, South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
Civilians were evacuated—but many more remained trapped.
Many Syrian refugees fled their homes unprepared for a bitter winter.
UNICEF and partners are immunizing over 20 million kids in the region.
Water is a key part of the largest humanitarian operation in history.