UNICEF in action

More than 104 million children growing up amidst humanitarian crises are missing out on an education.

Kul Chandra Gautam's memoir traces his unlikely journey out of poverty in Nepal to UNICEF leadership.

Rescuers search for survivors as the storm continues northward.

Across the globe, UNICEF responds where help is needed most. We are closely monitoring Hurricane Florence and its aftermath.

A bother, sometimes a pain — but periods don't have to be shameful, too.

Learning to read is a milestone for children everywhere. It's a source of pride and accomplishment, the gateway to knowledge and the foundation of academic success. But for children in the developing world, the stakes are even higher.

Fresh waves of violence in Syria's brutal civil war will place the lives of more than 1 million children at imminent risk.

On the anniversary of the first of two devastating hurricanes, a look at what UNICEF is doing to help Caribbean islands prep for next time.

Born as her family was fleeing civil war in Somalia, 20-year-old Hamdia Ahmed is determined to give back to those who are less fortunate.