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A young girl in the Sidama region of Ethiopia, where UNICEF supports community nutrition programs, holds an armful of fresh leafy vegetables.

World Food Day 2026: How UNICEF Helps Children Get the Nutrition They Need

On Oct. 16, an annual reminder that every child has a right to adequate nutrition for healthy development. Learn how UNICEF supports child nutrition.
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A mother and daughter make their way through floods in Hanoi, Vietnam.

UNICEF Urges Action to Prepare for El Niño and Protect Children

The 2026-2027 weather pattern is expected to be one of the strongest ever, putting 347 million children in nearly 100 countries at risk.
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Children carry homemade instruments during an impromptu parade to welcome guests at a UNICEF-supported early childhood development center in Guatemala.

Cost-Effective, Accountable, Strategic: U.S. Investment in Guatemala's Children

Targeted foreign assistance improves outcomes for children, their communities and longterm regional stability.
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A UNICEF staff member holds a baby during a visit to the UNICEF-supported health and nutrition facility in Moqor iyo Mayow IDP settlement in Somalia on Aug. 5, 2026.

Climate Shocks and Aid Cuts Deepen Somalia's Hunger Crisis

Projected floods and funding cuts could push more children in Somalia into extreme food insecurity and acute malnutrition. [video]
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Woman holding small child, seated next to young girl, all smiling

UNICEF and Faith-Inspired Partners: From Shared Values to Collective Action

UNICEF USA works with U.S.-based faith-inspired organizations, congregations and communities to advance our shared commitment to children worldwide.
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Aref, a one-year-old from Herat, Afghanistan, is undergoing a health and nutrition assessment and receiving a further supply of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) from UNICEF to treat malnutrition.

The History of RUTF and How It Transformed Malnutrition Treatment

The story behind ready-to-use therapeutic food, a lifesaving innovation.
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Mules carrying supplies including ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) cross a suspension bridge in Nepal.

Going the Last Mile to Help Malnourished Children in Nepal

In Nepal’s remote west, ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) brings severely malnourished children back to health. [video]
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A little girl and her dad attend a UNICEF-supported early childhood development program in San Agustin, Caracas, Venezuela, on March 14, 2023.

Celebrating Dads Who Make a Difference This Father’s Day

On Father's Day and every day, UNICEF supports and celebrates all the dads who are working to give children the best possible start in life.
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A boy holds his baby brother in a UNICEF ready-to-use complementary food distribution site in Gaza City.

Why Are Children Still Suffering in Gaza?

UNICEF is working with partners to shore up basic services for children caught in an endless cycle of suffering. [video]
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