UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

In Yemen, Moms Sew Masks to Protect Their Kids and Their Community COVID-19 is just the latest threat for families in Yemen. With support from UNICEF, members of a mothers' group are making their own masks.
Youth Advocates Step Up to Spur Global Action Young people are speaking out on the issues that matter most to them and finding innovative ways to create meaningful change.
Inside Look: How COVID-19 Is Deepening the Migrant Crisis in Honduras A conversation with UNICEF Child Protection Specialist Lea Beaudry about how UNICEF is doing whatever it takes to protect kids.
COVID-19 Pandemic Proves Family-Friendly Policies Are a Must The COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous pressure on kids & parents. Family-friendly policies in the workplace are more important than ever.
Back to School? Communities all around the world are facing the daunting task of keeping kids learning and thriving during COVID-19. UNICEF offers guidance.
How to Give With Confidence in Emergencies Even in a fast-moving emergency, it’s worth finding out whether your donation is going where it will do the most good.
A Deadly Blast Rocks Lebanon, Already in Crisis Faced with economic collapse and surging COVID-19 cases, Lebanon's children & families need urgent assistance. UNICEF is there to help.
Good Trouble: An Appreciation of Representative John Lewis An Appreciation of Representative John Lewis.
1 in 3 Children Worldwide Have Lead Poisoning UNICEF and partner Pure Earth report alarming rates of lead poisoning in children and an urgent call to action to strengthen protections.
UNICEF & the World Bank Get Cash Aid to Yemeni Families in Need UNICEF's Sara Beysolow Nyanti reflects on successes and challenges of maintaining a massive cash transfer program in Yemen during COVID-19.
Tropical Storm Gonzalo Bearing Down on Several Caribbean Islands As the 2020 season's seventh named storm drenches the Caribbean, UNICEF readies emergency supplies to help communities hard hit by COVID-19.
Burundi Needs More Soap to Stay Safe. A New Partnership Aims to Help To fight COVID-19, UNICEF has joined forces with soap maker Savonor to make handwashing cheaper and easier for children and families.

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