UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

For Refugee Children From Ukraine, a Safe Place to Play A Blue Dot refugee support center in Brasov, Romania offers children toys, games and the chance to be just kids again. [VIDEO]
In Lviv, a Teen Volunteer Helps People Fleeing War in Ukraine Solomiya, 16, says helping families in crisis has been one of the most valuable experiences of her life. [VIDEO]
Blue Dot Centers Help Children Traumatized by War in Ukraine UNICEF is supporting vital mental and psychosocial support programs for children whose lives have been turned upside-down. [VIDEO]
In Bucharest, a School for Ukrainian Refugee Children A UNICEF-supported pop-up primary school for newly arrived refugee children in Romania offers hope and a comforting sense of normalcy.
A Mother From Afghanistan Reflects on Her Family's Life This Ramadan Malnutrition, pneumonia and poverty keep Robina's children out of school. But she knows that with help, her kids will have a future. [VIDEO]
Strengthening Health Systems to Ensure Every Child Is Vaccinated Conflict, climate change & COVID-19 threaten decades of progress in childhood immunization. UNICEF is working to protect every child.
In the Fight for Climate Action, Girls' Voices Must Be Heard 4 out of 5 people displaced by climate change are girls and women. UNICEF is empowering girls to fight for a better future. [VIDEO]
UNICEF in the Middle East and North Africa A look at pressing needs and UNICEF's response in a region wracked by prolonged conflicts, natural disasters and pandemic impacts.
Child-Friendly Spaces Offer Fun, Safety and Relief As a tent, play yard or outdoor classroom, a Child-Friendly Space plays an enormous role in giving a child a sense of normalcy amid chaos.
From Polio Survivor to Frontline Vaccinator in Pakistan Soni Faisal knows only too well how polio can forever alter a child's future. She has made it her mission to protect Pakistan's children.
Celebrating Some of UNICEF USA's Most Passionate UNITERs Ten inspiring UNICEF UNITERs share how they're taking action to support the world's children.
For Children Caught in Conflict in DRC, Education and Hope for Peace UNICEF and partners are working to protect children and their rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [VIDEO]

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