UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

UNICEF Urges Lifesaving Action For Children With Severe Wasting Life-threatening malnutrition cases are set to rise amid a spiraling global food crisis — endangering millions of young lives.
UNICEF in South Asia How UNICEF is responding to pressing needs of children in the region amid food shortages, natural disasters and other threats.
Teaching Inclusivity in a Romanian Kindergarten For newly arrived kids from Ukraine, a school in Brasov is a safe place to learn, where everyone is welcome. [VIDEO]
UNICEF USA's Michael J. Nyenhuis on Mental Health & the War in Ukraine The President and CEO of UNICEF USA discusses the war in Ukraine, its impact on children’s mental health and UNICEF's response.
Critical Mission for UNICEF: Reaching 'Zero-Dose' Children Why UNICEF and partners are focused on vaccinating children who have missed out entirely on this essential health service.
Catastrophe Looms as Drought Devastates Horn of Africa 1.7 million children require urgent treatment for severe acute malnutrition in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. [VIDEO]
What's Inside a UNICEF Early Childhood Development Kit? Why UNICEF sends puzzles, puppets and building blocks to children caught in crisis. [VIDEO]
In South Asia, the Impacts of School Closures May Last a Lifetime Pandemic-related school closures have had a profound impact on children's learning & mental well-being. Three children share their stories.
UNICEF Responds as War in Ukraine Fuels Food Crises Across Regions Disruptions in global markets have sent food prices soaring, heightening the risks of malnutrition for millions of children.
A Mother's Day Thank-You to Hero Moms Everywhere On Mother's Day and every day, hero moms make all the difference in the lives of children around the world.
From Bangladesh to Peru to Vietnam, COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Rise A number of countries have seen a dramatic rise in their vaccination rate in recent months.
For Refugee Children From Ukraine, a Safe Place to Play A Blue Dot refugee support center in Brasov, Romania offers children toys, games and the chance to be just kids again. [VIDEO]

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