UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Jacqueline Tchebemou: Saving CAR's "Forgotten" Malnourished Children This UNICEF-supported doctor is in a race against time to help Central African Republic children beat the deadly yet treatable condition.
Long-Range Drones Deliver Medical Supplies to Remote Areas of Malawi The UNICEF Humanitarian Drone Corridor in Malawi is a testing ground for innovative drone projects that can help save lives.
Building Toilets and Educating Girls About Menstruation In India Trained as masons for a sanitation project, women in Jharkhand are changing the conversation about gender roles and girls' futures.
A Path to Protection for Uprooted Kids in Mexico It took about a year, but Mario, a teen from El Salvador, was eventually recognized as a refugee by the government thanks to UNICEF.
Children Uprooted: The Things They Carried Child migrants and refugees have to leave almost everything behind. A treasured object from home can help preserve memories — and hope.
Kindergarten Is a Safe Haven for Syrian Refugee Children School is a place to heal and grow strong for traumatized children growing up in Jordan's Azraq and Za'atari refugee camps.
For Syrian Refugee Children, Poignant Reminders of Home Displaced by violence, Syrian children growing up in Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp cling to beloved mementos of a peaceful past.
UNICEF Ramps Up Humanitarian Assistance to Children in Venezuela As Venezuela's current crisis rolls back decades of progress, UNICEF is on the ground to help children in need.
Dad Tips for How To Give a Child a Happy, Healthy Start in Life Father's Day advice from some of our favorite dads on quality time, learning to play like a kid and getting used to getting no sleep!
An Ebola Outbreak Rages in Democratic Republic of Congo As the first Ebola deaths are confirmed in Uganda, health workers in the DRC are under attack from armed militia groups & a fearful public.
Your Monthly Gift Will Help Rohingya Refugees Rebuild Their Lives Steadfast donor support lets UNICEF make longterm strategic investments to protect and sustain vulnerable refugees in ongoing crises.
Children Killed and Injured Amid Escalating Violence in Sudan A military assault on pro-democracy protesters poses another lethal threat to children suffering from decades of conflict and deprivation.

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