UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

How UNICEF Sent Akriti Back to School After the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes When severe malnutrition threatened Akriti, UNICEF offered her lifesaving treatment; now she’s back in the classroom.
An Immunization Campaign Begins in Syria Amid Violence Conflict is the biggest obstacle to vaccinating children. Recent attacks make reaching at-risk youth more urgent.
Infographic: 1.5 Million Kids Don't Get the Vaccines They Need. Why? Millions of children all over the world aren't getting the vaccines they need. Why?
A Conversation with Kiwanis International President Sue Petrisin Sue Petrisin talks about what it takes to eliminate the deadly disease of maternal and neonatal tetanus worldwide.
How to Close the Immunization Gap? Summon the Spirit of Jim Grant Two decades after the death of UNICEF's visionary leader, the solution may well lie in the answer to the question 'What would Jim Grant do?'
Ecuador Earthquake — How to Help Children and Families Today Powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake leaves hundreds dead. Aid is arriving now. Please support UNICEF's relief efforts.
Our Twitter Campaign for Children's Rights! Last year, UNICEF USA supporters urged the President to move forward on the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Brutal Cyclone Winston Devastates Fiji The tropical cyclone has had a terrible impact on many of the country's families and children.
Mustafa Goes for a Walk — One Syrian Child's Journey UNICEF launches "Unfairy Tales," an animated video series based on the true stories of child refugees.
Malak and the Boat — One Syrian Child's Journey UNICEF launches "Unfairy Tales," an animated video series based on the true stories of child refugees.
How UNICEF Delivers Aid to Children in Yemen Despite Brutal Conflict UNICEF's representative in Yemen, Julien Harneis, tells what it's like to help children in the war-torn country.
Laura Must Choose between Safety and Safe Water What's one way to protect girls? Provide them with clean water.

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