UNICEF in action

Water for the Wayúu: A Successful Partnership in Colombia Continues to Grow
UNICEF and partners are helping bring safe water and sanitation to thousands in northern Colombia. The results offer a roadmap for increased success.

The Green Rising: Mobilizing Youth to Drive Climate Action
Young people are determined to do something about climate change. UNICEF intends to help them succeed. Some promising projects already underway.

Eco-Friendly, Hands-On Projects Empower Students in Burundi
Funded by UNICEF Australia, the Creatable project teaches practical skills students can use to improve quality of life in their community.

Back to School in a Bomb Shelter in Ukraine
As Ukraine's children head back to class, UNICEF is building more bomb shelters in schools to protect kids growing up in a war zone. [VIDEO]

Solar-Powered Water Systems a Game Changer for Girls in Rwanda
Sustainable solar-powered water systems save money, protect communities from climate shocks and ease the water burden for girls.

Inside Look: UNICEF Role in Sudan Orphanage Rescue Op
A behind-the-scenes account of the safe evacuation of 297 vulnerable children from a state-run facility in the middle of a civil war.

Fighting for Girls' Education in Afghanistan
How Somaya Faruqi is seizing the opportunity to advocate on the global stage — sharing messages the world needs to hear.

Becoming a Youth Advocate
Young people have the power and the passion to create positive change in the world. Two UNICEF Youth Advocates share the roots of their activism.

Helping Moms & Babies Thrive in Wartime Ukraine
A joint initiative by UNICEF and Ukraine's Ministry of Health sends trained nurses to visit families at home to give children the best start. [VIDEO]