UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

COVAX COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries Make Schools Safer in Afghanistan Facing the twin threat of violent attacks and COVID-19, Afghanistan's students are still determined to learn. UNICEF is there to help.
How UNICEF Is Helping Children Thrive in Zambia UNICEF works with partners to protect the health & future of Zambia's children by ensuring they get the care & essential services they need.
Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Native Communities A new guide offers strategies for COVID-19 first responders and others seeking help dealing with pandemic stress.
Managing Menstruation Helps Keep Girls in School in South Sudan Menstruation shouldn't interrupt a girl's education. That's why UNICEF improves school facilities & distributes menstrual supply kits.
First a Volcano, Now an Earthquake in Democratic Republic of the Congo UNICEF is working to reunite children separated from their families and assist those left homeless and without essential services.
George Floyd’s Legacy Calls for Police Reforms That Include Children On the first anniversary of Floyd’s death, supporters of child- and youth-focused reforms envision law enforcement that will serve everyone.
Companies Mobilize Urgent Funds to India With UNICEF USA India's brutal second wave of COVID-19 calls for urgent action. Companies are answering that call by supporting UNICEF's emergency response.
Crisis in Ethiopia: UNICEF Seeks Support to Step Up Tigray Relief UNICEF's emergency response plan in the embattled region requires closing a significant funding gap.
Fostering a Community of Helpers: Organizing Around Mental Health Read about how our UNITERs are empowering young people to take action on mental health
Immediate Humanitarian Access Needed to Protect 1M Children in Gaza UNICEF is calling for a halt to hostilities and the establishment of humanitarian corridors for supply delivery and medical care.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in Laos, Where Everyone Is Like Family Nurses who’ve held the coronavirus front line continue to take care of their own, immunizing their nation's elders and those most at risk.
Overcoming Local Resistance to Sudan's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In Sudan, residents who have promoted past immunization campaigns use their know-how & networks to overcome the hesitancy of those at risk.

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