UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Giving Nutrition UNICEF brings hope to children and families in more than 120 countries by providing nutrition leadership and supporting nutrition programs.
Why Thai Dang, a Survivor of War and Malaria, Gives to UNICEF UNICEF gave to Thai Dang what he needed most: medicine that saved him from malaria when he was young, and free college tuition.
Why Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah Gives to UNICEF As a child in Sierra Leone, Ishmael Beah lost everything. UNICEF helped give him back a future.
Empowering Children in a Digital Age As more and more young people get online, UNICEF and its tech partners explore ways to protect their rights while also keeping them safe.
Why Lucy Meyer Gives to UNICEF: "Because Everyone Is Different" Lucy Meyer, a Special Olympics gold medalist, is a tireless advocate for children of all abilities.
In Ethiopia, Girls Speak Out Against a Sexually Abusive Teacher Everywhere, girls are saying "me too" and speaking out against sexual harassment and assault. With UNICEF's help, these girls made it stop.
Born a Rohingya, and a Refugee In Bangladesh, a baby begins life in a camp for Rohingya refugees fleeing brutal violence in neighboring Myanmar.
Raising our Voices for #HerToo A troubling UNICEF report and a #MeToo / #HerToo social media movement highlight the need to speak out against violence and sexual abuse.
Helping Houston's Kids Get Back to Learning After Hurricane Harvey Two months after the storm, UNICEF USA is providing much-needed educational supplies.
Overcoming Obstacles to Polio Eradication in Pakistan Thirty years ago, there were 350,000 new cases of polio. This year, there are just 11.
Rohingya Refugees Face a Perilous Future In a new report, UNICEF warns that the hundreds of thousands of children who have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh face a 'perilous future.'
Helping Those Who Need It Most in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria, millions are still without power or water. UNICEF USA is pitching in to get supplies to the most vulnerable.

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