UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

The Battle to End Undernutrition, Obesity and Hidden Hunger Despite progress, 1 in 3 children under age 5 is malnourished. Here's how UNICEF is taking on a broken food system to help children thrive.
To Improve Nutrition for Children, a Little Sprinkle Goes a Long Way Fighting hidden hunger: the role of micronutrient powders in UNICEF's global strategy against malnutrition.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo Eliminates MNT Babies in the DRC are no longer at risk of contracting tetanus, thanks to immunization and education campaigns by UNICEF and partners.
UNICEF Urges All Parties to Protect Children in Syria As violence escalates in northeastern Syria, many children are at imminent risk of injury, death and displacement.
Using Soccer to End Child Marriage in Niger A successful UNICEF-supported program in Niger combines sports and academics to keep girls in school and prevent early marriage.
In Photos: Migration's Searing Impact on Children A new photo exhibition illustrates the physical, emotional & psychological impact of migration on the world's children.
Youth Clubs Help Rohingya Children Cope With Problems in Refugee Camps UNICEF-supported clubs give adolescents a forum to discuss personal safety, early marriage and the dangers of drugs and trafficking.
UNICEF Market Helps Supergirl-Silversmiths Shine Thanks to entrepreneur training and access to a global market, the Jalapa Girls Silversmiths are confident in themselves and their futures.
UNICEF Expands Use of Blockchain to Help Deliver for Children With the launch of the new UNICEF Cryptocurrency Fund, UNICEF seeks new ways to harness the advantages of blockchain for humanitarian work.
Reflections on Yom Kippur How will our society fare when it's judged by its treatment of the world's children?
Getting Girls Back to School in Afghanistan UNICEF is helping children get back to learning in Afghanistan, where an estimated 3.7 million kids are out of school — 60% of them girls.
This Diwali, UNICEF Brightens the Days of Children in Need A healthy, happy childhood is the greatest gift.

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