UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

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.
Dedicated Teachers Are Educating Afghanistan's Girls Despite the dangers, committed teachers are fighting to give the next generation of girls a chance to learn.
In Venezuela, Hero Teachers Are Determined To Keep Kids in School UNICEF is helping dedicated teachers make sure their students get an education in Venezuela, where daily life is more difficult than ever.
Young People Speak Out: End Violence in Schools Now In the #ENDviolence Youth Manifesto, students from around the world share their ideas on how to make school a safe place for all.
How Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Turned Kids into Global Citizens The son of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF founders Clyde and Mary Emma Allison tells how the legendary campaign was born, and how it lives on.
Saving Newborn Lives Is a Priority for UNICEF More mothers and babies are surviving today than ever before. Access to affordable, quality health care will save more lives.
Coming Up for Air: Sulawesi Earthquake & Tsunami One-Year Anniversary UNICEF has directly supported more than 1 million children with vital services — and will continue to help as long as the need remains.
Fighting Childhood Obesity Is a Slam Dunk for NBA All-Star Pau Gasol Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol has been appointed a UNICEF Global Champion for Nutrition and Zero Childhood Obesity.
Innovators Tackle Water and Sanitation Woes with UNICEF's Help A look at some promising new solutions that are being put to the test in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and elsewhere.
The World's Children Need Clean Water, Clean Air and a Safe Climate Climate change has the potential to undermine most of the gains made in child survival and development over the past 30 years.
'Everything Is Destroyed': Dorian Survivors Face a Grueling Recovery The clock is ticking for the 68,000 people who've lost their homes, loved ones and livelihoods. Here's how UNICEF and you can help.

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