UNICEF in action

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas's firsthand report on the drought-related crisis unfolding in the Horn of Africa.

"Without greater action and investment, we are facing the death of children on a scale not seen in half a century," UNICEF warned.

Vanessa Nakate is telling the stories of children most affected by the climate crisis to those who have the power to bring real change.

Historic floods have been devastating. UNICEF is on the ground, working with partners to support families.

Severe drought has left more than 500,000 children under age 5 at risk of death from famine this year in Somalia. [VIDEO]

At least 730 children in Somalia have already died from severe acute malnutrition. UNICEF calls for more support to ramp up its response.

In Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, the number of people without access to safe water has risen from 9.5 million to 16.2 million in just five months.

A year since the change in political leadership, life is no better in Afghanistan. UNICEF is there — but needs support to meet urgent needs.

Escalating violence in Burkina Faso has pushed almost 2 million people out of their homes and made it harder for families to feed their children.