UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Helping Mothers Breastfeed to Give Every Baby the Best Start in Life Breastfeeding is natural, but it isn't always easy. UNICEF calls on all governments to invest in health workers who can support new moms.
UNICEF Helps Families Access Safe Water in Drought-Stricken Kenya As Kenyan families struggle to find water, UNICEF is distributing water treatment chemicals and rehabilitating community boreholes. [VIDEO]
UNICEF Assessing Urgent Needs After Earthquake Hits Philippines UNICEF teams are readying lifesaving supplies to meet the needs of families affected by the magnitude 7.0 quake.
New Friends: Romanian Children Welcome Ukrainian Refugees When Ukrainian refugee children arrived in Prahova, Romania, local kids organized a welcome party to help them feel at home. [VIDEO]
The Fight to Stop Cholera in Malawi UNICEF is supporting an emergency response to a cholera outbreak in Malawi to minimize the impact on vulnerable children and families.
Locally Made Therapeutic Food Saves Children's Lives in Indonesia Indonesia's first locally produced Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food is a breakthrough for treating the country's severely wasted children.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Burkina Faso As levels of violence, water scarcity and food insecurity rise, UNICEF is on the ground, reaching children no other organization can.
Sports as Mental Health Support for Ukrainian Children Children traumatized by war in Ukraine benefit from a UNICEF-supported program that combines help from psychologists with play. [VIDEO]
Years of Drought Pushing Families to the Brink in Ethiopia UNICEF is working closely with local authorities to provide lifesaving assistance to families desperately in need.
UNICEF Providing Urgent Aid to Children After Afghanistan's Earthquake More than 190,000 children are in need of assistance following southeastern Afghanistan's deadly quake. UNICEF is there to help. [VIDEO]
Steep Declines in Childhood Vaccinations Prompt Call to Action New data show immunization rates in 2021 plunged to their lowest levels since 2008. Why that matters and what needs to happen next.
Inside Look: UNICEF Next Generation and the Power of Collective Action A Q&A with NextGen Global Principal Emily Watts.

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