UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

How UNICEF Works to Stop Tetanus, One Country at a Time A UNICEF doctor tells how the painful disease of maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) is eliminated — one country at a time.
Going to School Turns Into a Nightmare for Aleppo’s Children Four young children were killed by a mortar on their way to school. And this comes two days after another hit a school, killing five kids.
Ecuador Earthquake: Progress Made, but Children Still in Need of Aid After an earthquake rocked Ecuador, thousands of children are better off through UNICEF's support, yet challenges remain.
Hurricane Matthew in Haiti: Through a Child's Eyes Seven-year-old Louisniva survived the storm in the battered town of Jeremie. She tells her story in this video.
Hurricane Matthew: "The worst storm Haiti has seen in decades" UNICEF activates its disaster response plan as hurricane causes "catastrophic" damage and places millions of children at risk.
“This Storm Will Kill You” — Six Big Facts About Hurricane Matthew Here’s what you need to know as one of the most brutal storms in recent memory reaches the U.S.
Preparing for Hurricane Matthew: UNICEF Works for Haitian Children UNICEF Haiti: Why this storm is so dangerous and how UNICEF is working in advance of the storm to help save lives.
UNICEF Staffers Concerned for Jamaica as Hurricane Matthew Nears As Hurricane Matthew threatens Jamiaca, UNICEF staffers tell us of the struggles faced by the country's children even in the best of times.
Syria Under Siege: A Convoy Gets Through to a Town Under Attack UNICEF Syria's Mirna Yacoub rode with the inter-agency convoy delivering desperately-needed humanitarian aid.
Children of Aleppo Are Trapped in a "Living Nightmare" Medical staff in Aleppo are trying to save the lives of children in unimaginable circumstances.
Our CEO Has a Message for the Next U.S. President Put children first and take on a crisis that now affects nearly 50 million children.
"We Honor Their Work Best by Carrying On" Despite a new wave of deadly attacks, UNICEF remains committed to providing Syrian children with critical aid.

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