UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Health Workers Endure Rugged Treks to Help Every Child Despite the challenges facing our world, frontline health workers are not giving up hope or their fight to care for mothers and children.
Displaced by Violence in Ethiopia: A 9-Year-Old's Story UNICEF is working to improve conditions in IPD camps in Ethiopia, where displaced families are struggling to survive.
COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Donated by the U.S. Arrive in South Asia A lifeline for a region ravaged by the global pandemic reaches Bangladesh and Pakistan via the COVAX Facility.
COVID-19 Vaccines Empower Superhero Health Workers in DRC COVID-19 has demanded personal sacrifice from health workers. Vaccinated, they can safely protect their loved ones and patients.
Grandparents in Peru Can Hug Their Grandkids Again, Thanks to COVAX Getting vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered through the multiagency COVAX Facility means more family time for the elderly.
Core Resources Help UNICEF Achieve the Greatest Impact for Children Vital unrestricted funding allows UNICEF to pioneer new solutions, take innovations to scale and respond rapidly to emergencies.
1.5M COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Arrive in Honduras via COVAX The COVID-19 vaccine delivery represents long-awaited relief for Honduras, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Latin America.
UNICEF Report: Lack of Safe Water Far Deadlier Than Violence Every year, an estimated 72,000 children under 5 die from illnesses linked to lack of safe water & sanitation vs. 3,400 killed by fighting.
Thank You for Stepping Up to Help the World's Children In a year like no other, caring supporters gave generously to help children all over the world with UNICEF's lifesaving programs.
Crisis in Yemen: UNICEF Meets Urgent Needs for Safe Water A series of water improvement projects restores health and hope to long suffering children and families.
Supporting Refugee Students’ Education During COVID-19 Refugee students have stepped up to the challenges of the pandemic, showing remarkable resilience. Here's how UNICEF has helped.
Queer During Quarantine: A Spotlight on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health In honor of Pride Month, UNICEF USA renews its longstanding commitment to protecting the rights of LGBTQ children and youth.

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