UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

One Teen's Advice on How to Save the Earth: "You Just Need to Start" Coronavirus put his plans for a teen community clean-up brigade on hold, but 17-year-old Juan is making an impact one trash bag at a time.
Celebrating the World’s Artisans and the Power of Shopping for Good A better world for artisans is a better world for all. Support the makers whose work helps fund UNICEF's programs.
How Polio Paved the Way for a Powerful COVID-19 Response in Nigeria How UNICEF and partners in the successful fight to end polio were able to quickly pivot toward a new public health threat.
Youth Climate Activists Help Businesses Become More Sustainable For teen activists Devishi Jha and Isabel LoDuca, joining their high school UNICEF Club ignited a passion for advocacy work.
Youth Voices Lead the Way on Environmental Protection in DRC In the DRC, children are speaking out against environmental degradation and standing up for their right to a safe and healthy planet.
UNICEF UNITERs Won't Let COVID-19 Stop Them From Making a Difference Meet three dedicated UNICEF UNITERs who are volunteering their time and expertise to make the world a better place for children.
In Guatemala, Teenagers Take the Lead on Environmental Conservation 17-year-old Guillermo & friends are finding new ways to protect their environment and inspire their neighbors. UNICEF is there to help.
What Climate Change Looks Like in Burundi The climate-related shocks have been brutal for this poor East-Central African country, compounding existing crises.
UNICEF Club Volunteers Think Global and Act Local University of Iowa UNICEF Club members found a way to raise money to help end the pandemic and lift the spirits of their community.
Fighting COVID-19 in Uganda A look at some of the challenges faced in the distribution of vaccines to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus in Uganda.
For a Young Syrian Refugee, Dreams of Space Flight & Family Reunions Violence chased Bodoor's family out of Syria and into Jordan's Azraq Refugee Camp. Seven years later, she's still hanging on to her dreams.
UNICEF Expertise Ensures Speedy Delivery for COVID-19 Vaccines The clock is ticking: See how UNICEF and partners are working together to deliver COVID-19 vaccine doses around the world in record time.

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