UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Emergency Relief for Children & Families in Drought-Stricken Ethiopia UNICEF is helping families struggling for survival as a severe drought takes hold in four regions of Ethiopia. [VIDEO]
Advocate to Congress to Put Children First — Let's Go Virtual! This March, UNICEF volunteer advocates will meet virtually with Congressional offices to raise support for UNICEF's lifesaving work.
Childhood, Interrupted: Paying the Price of Conflict in Ukraine Natasha, 16, of eastern Ukraine, remembers life before her school was destroyed in heavy fighting. [VIDEO]
UNICEF Helps Children Freed by Armed Groups Reclaim Their Lives In conflict zones around the world, children share their stories of life inside a militia group and the road to recovery.
It's Time to End Female Genital Mutilation UNICEF is working to eliminate the cruel practice of FGM once and for all, but the COVID-19 pandemic threatens decades of progress.
UNICEF: Children Are Bearing Brunt of Intensifying Crisis in Ukraine How UNICEF is meeting urgent needs of children and families impacted by years of conflict as the situation escalates in the eastern region.
UNICEF Reaching Displaced Families in Syria With Lifesaving Support UNICEF is providing essential supplies and services to children caught up in violence in the city of Hasakah in northeastern Syria.
UNICEF Rushing Aid to Families Hit by Tropical Storm Ana in Mozambique More than 45,000 people, including 23,000 women and children, are likely to need humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of the storm.
UNICEF Story Project Gets Kids Talking About the Future of Health An innovative youth engagement program enlists world-class science-fiction authors and teens from around the world.
Giga Initiative: Connecting the World's Schools to the Internet COVID-19 deepened the digital divide. Time to ensure that every student has access to information, opportunity & choice
UNICEF in Afghanistan: Helping Families Survive Winter Emergency supplies — warm blankets, heavy duty tarps, buckets and other items — are distributed to the most vulnerable. [VIDEO]
UNICEF Aids Families in Afghanistan With Humanitarian Cash Transfers The emergency program provides a temporary income to help cover food, fuel and other necessities. [VIDEO]

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