UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

In a Year of Conflict & Climate Change, UNICEF Stepped Up for Children Wherever children are in need, UNICEF is there to help. A look back at UNICEF's impact for children in 2022.
How to Better Support Child Migrants in the U.S. A joint UNICEF-MPI report offers strategies for improving access to critical services during what is often a difficult transition.
A Malnutrition Tragedy Averted in Afghanistan Treated for severe acute malnutrition last year, 5-year-old Parwana is now excited to go to school. Her family still struggles to get by.
12 Places in the World That Need More Humanitarian Support Now Every year, UNICEF responds to hundreds of emergencies. Here are 12 underfunded crises where donor support is urgently required.
UNICEF Launches $10B Appeal to Help World's Children in 2023 The humanitarian action plan aims to reach over 110 million children impacted by conflict, catastrophe and climate change worldwide.
It All Starts With a UNICEF Club: Volunteer Cynthia Yue's Story Founding a UNICEF Club at her high school in Tennessee was Cynthia Yue's first step on a career path devoted to the greater good.
Helping Children With Disabilities in Wartime Ukraine As the war in Ukraine rages on, UNICEF and partners are helping children with disabilities get the support they need to thrive.
Humanitarian Cash Transfers Provide Lifeline for Vulnerable Families A look at the impact of emergency cash support from UNICEF and partners in Ukraine, Yemen, Afghanistan and other countries. [VIDEO]
A Dream of Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo Education Cannot Wait, the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, helps kids get back to learning.
K.I.N.D. Fund Provides Desks and Scholarships for Students in Malawi A long-running campaign created by UNICEF USA and MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell is motivating children in Malawi to stay in school and learn.
As Cholera Cases Surge Worldwide, UNICEF Helps Countries Fight Back From Haiti to Syria to Pakistan, UNICEF is rushing supplies for treatment and prevention, focusing on the most vulnerable.
Youth Changemakers Tackle Global Issues Young people are showing up to raise awareness and support for children caught in crises around the world.

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