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A little girl stands in front of her family's tent , holding an empty water bottle in the city of Rafah, southern Gaza Strip.

Nowhere Is Safe for Children in Gaza

Well over 500 days of war have taken an unimaginable toll on children in Gaza. UNICEF is making a difference but more help is urgently needed.
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Four-year-old Johnathan sits holding items included in an emergency kit distributed by UNICEF and partners to earthquake-affected families in Erakor Bridge Community in south Efate, Vanuatu, in December 2024.

Global Reach, Local Impact: UNICEF Delivering for Every Child

UNICEF's Supply Division is a great example of how UNICEF is continuously innovating to maximize impact for children. Flexible donor support is key.
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On Sept. 17, 2024, 14-month-old Ismail is screened for malnutrition at UNICEF-supported Elhmedia health center in Rokoro, Central Darfur, Sudan.

Something My Father Taught Me About Hope and Leadership

MIchael J. Nyenhuis, President and CEO of UNICEF USA, on the importance of optimism and fortitude in a time of foreign aid funding cuts.
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Children attend an awareness session about the risk of explosive ordnance at a UNICEF-supported child-friendly space in Deir-ez-Zor city, northeast Syria, on Feb. 6, 2024.

Teaching Syria's Children the Dangers of Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance

An estimated 5 million children in Syria are living in high-risk areas where unexploded remnants of war threaten their every step. [video]
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On March 2, 2025, children walk back home from a UNICEF-supported child-friendly space in Al Houri internally displaced people’s (IDP) camp in Gedaref State, Sudan.

A Perfect Storm for Sudan's Children

As the brutal armed conflict in Sudan moves into its third year, the country is mired in the world’s largest humanitarian polycrisis. [video]
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On April 6, 2025, a boy bathes beside a temporary water tank made with tarpaulin provided by UNICEF at a makeshift tent camp in Amarapura township, Mandalay region, Myanmar, following the recent earthquake.

UNICEF Delivers Vital Supplies for Myanmar Earthquake Survivors

Damage from the earthquake and extreme heat are compounding existing vulnerabilities for families in central Myanmar. More help is needed. [video]
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: In Abbecouta, Senegal, women boil water, a hygienic practice that Hassanha Sow emphasized as part of his role in the UNICEF-supported Community-led Total Sanitation initiative. Boiling water before use can purifying water to ensure the elimination of bacteria and viruses leading to healthier communities.

Strengthening Health Systems at the Community Level in Senegal

A firsthand look at how UNICEF is addressing the needs of girls and women in the country alongside local partners.
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After losing her leg to a severe infection, 9-year-old Khadija found new hope at the Prosthetics Center in Sana'a Governorate, Yemen, supported by UNICEF.

Restoring Hope and Joy for Children With Disabilities in Yemen

Inclusion is not just an aspiration; it's a human right. UNICEF supports children with disabilities so they can reach their full potential.
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Visitors from UNICEF USA join a stimulation class for children under age 2 at the UNICEF-supported Kasunbanya Early Childhood Education Hub Insaka (Hub) in Zambia.

Bending the Curve for Children in Zambia

Reflections from a recent visit to Zambia, where UNICEF and partners are improving the lives of children through impactful programs.
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