UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Fostering a Community of Helpers: Organizing Around Mental Health Read about how our UNITERs are empowering young people to take action on mental health
Immediate Humanitarian Access Needed to Protect 1M Children in Gaza UNICEF is calling for a halt to hostilities and the establishment of humanitarian corridors for supply delivery and medical care.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in Laos, Where Everyone Is Like Family Nurses who’ve held the coronavirus front line continue to take care of their own, immunizing their nation's elders and those most at risk.
Overcoming Local Resistance to Sudan's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In Sudan, residents who have promoted past immunization campaigns use their know-how & networks to overcome the hesitancy of those at risk.
Powerful Cyclone Hits India, Already Reeling From COVID-19 Outbreak An "extremely severe" storm, Cyclone Tauktae made landfall in India's western state of Gujarat, complicating COVID-19 relief efforts.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Is Killing Children UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore called for an immediate end to the violence, killing and hatred.
Being There for His Kids Motivates One Dad to Get His COVID-19 Vaccine UNICEF and the Kenyan government are fighting COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy with a compelling argument: Do it for those you love.
In Tunisia, Teen Scouts Protect Their Community From COVID-19 Sharing important health safety tips and hand sanitizer with passersby, UNICEF-trained teens are taking action to end the pandemic.
In Rwanda's War on COVID-19, Soap Is a Soldier's Best Weapon A farmer goes door to door telling his neighbors not to let down their guard and preaching the importance of proper handwashing.
ICU Beds Overflow as COVID-19 Surges in Nepal Doctors and nurses are struggling to treat patients gasping for breath in Nepal, where COVID-19 cases have risen sharply.
A Year Later, the Eerily Familiar Sounds of the Pandemic The locations change, but the sounds of sirens and the agonizing wait for news of loved ones battling COVID-19 are universal.
How to End a Pandemic? Vaccinate the World. As long as the coronavirus is still spreading, the whole world is in danger. UNICEF is working to deliver COVID-19 vaccines equitably.

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