UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

5 Tips for Dealing With Uncertainty in Times of War Feeling fearful, sad, angry or anxious about current events? Voices of Youth offers some ideas on how to cope.
Protecting Children With Special Needs From War in Ukraine The war in Ukraine has been extra tough on children with special needs and their families. [VIDEO]
Where Water Is Scarce, UNICEF Offers a Fresh Take on Drilling How UNICEF uses remote sensing and satellite technology to more efficiently extract groundwater, helping communities in drought-prone areas.
Making a Difference in Afghanistan This Ramadan Amid a devastating humanitarian and economic crisis, UNICEF is bringing much-needed relief to children in Afghanistan.
Haiti's Winning the Fight Against Cholera Water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives implemented to fight cholera in Haiti are working: No new cases have been reported in three years.
At the Ukrainian Border, Families Search for Safety and Shelter Families fleeing a devastating war fear for the future as violence in Ukraine escalates.
Born Into War: Keeping Mothers and Babies Alive in Ukraine Amid constant shelling, medical staff in Kyiv are delivering babies in basements. UNICEF is providing urgently needed supplies.
Youth Host Fundraisers to Help Children Affected by War in Ukraine Children and young people across the U.S. are raising money and awareness to support children and families caught up in the war in Ukraine.
War in Syria: Children Still Suffering Profound Impacts UNICEF's humanitarian response in and around Syria reflects deep, devastating effects of over a decade of violence and rights violations.
At Least 10,200 Children Killed or Injured in Yemen Since 2015 Wherever there is war — whether it's Yemen or Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Syria or Ukraine — it is children who suffer first and suffer the most.
UNICEF Gets Supplies to Children and Families Inside Ukraine Medicine, midwifery kits and other lifesaving supplies have reached Lviv. More emergency supplies are on the way.
Equitable Education Benefits the Future Workforce UNICEF and partners are equipping millions of girls worldwide with the 21st-century skills needed to fuel tomorrow's labor force.

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