UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Saving Newborn Lives Is a Priority for UNICEF More mothers and babies are surviving today than ever before. Access to affordable, quality health care will save more lives.
Coming Up for Air: Sulawesi Earthquake & Tsunami One-Year Anniversary UNICEF has directly supported more than 1 million children with vital services — and will continue to help as long as the need remains.
Fighting Childhood Obesity Is a Slam Dunk for NBA All-Star Pau Gasol Two-time NBA champion Pau Gasol has been appointed a UNICEF Global Champion for Nutrition and Zero Childhood Obesity.
Innovators Tackle Water and Sanitation Woes with UNICEF's Help A look at some promising new solutions that are being put to the test in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and elsewhere.
The World's Children Need Clean Water, Clean Air and a Safe Climate Climate change has the potential to undermine most of the gains made in child survival and development over the past 30 years.
'Everything Is Destroyed': Dorian Survivors Face a Grueling Recovery The clock is ticking for the 68,000 people who've lost their homes, loved ones and livelihoods. Here's how UNICEF and you can help.
A Struggle for Survival in the Bahamas After Hurricane Dorian Homes, schools and whole neighborhoods lie in ruins. Survivors need safe water, sanitation and more. UNICEF is there to help.
UNICEF Is Helping Build a Better Future in Honduras Violence forces families and children to flee Honduras every day. UNICEF is working to make the country safer for all.
1.5 Tons of UNICEF Supplies Land in Dorian-Devastated Bahamas As families struggle to cope amid the ruins, the delivery of safe water supplies will meet the most urgent needs of mothers and children.
How UNICEF Gets Vital Supplies to Where They're Needed Most It takes 48 -72 hours for emergency items to reach children and families in need. A look at the impact of UNICEF's supply operation in 2018.
Hurricane Dorian Devastates the Bahamas and Bears Down on the U.S. The storm has left communities reeling, as those still in its path brace themselves. UNICEF is there to help families, as needed.
Why Literacy Matters Learning to read and write is a game changer for children. That's why UNICEF works to provide learning opportunities in 144 countries.

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