UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Once a Refugee, Somali-American Hamdia Ahmed Speaks Up for Migrants 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.
UNICEF Report: 900,000 Rohingya Refugees Struggle for a Future One year ago, close to a million Rohingya fled violence in Myanmar for Bangladesh. Now a generation of children face uncertain futures.
One Year After Harvey, UNICEF USA Is Still Supporting Houston's Kids On the first anniversary of Houston's worst storm on record, a look at the UNICEF USA-supported response, then and now.
UNICEF, Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and Social Impact Investors The UNICEF USA Bridge Fund enables you leverage social return for children worldwide.
When a Refugee Camp Becomes an Innovation Incubator In Jordan, young people fleeing Syria's civil war are inventing ingenious solutions to problems faced by people in their community.
UNICEF Has a Plan to Keep Refugee and Migrant Families Together UNICEF is working to keep vulnerable children learning, healthy and safe.
No End in Sight: The Plight of Rohingya Refugees, One Year On Conditions threaten to worsen in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, now home to the largest refugee camp in the world.
Art Lessons Offer Hope for Central American Migrant Children When a young artist volunteers to work with newly arrived migrant children, they all find joy in the magic of art.
How Breastfeeding Could Save More Than 820,000 Young Lives Annually In honor of World Breastfeeding Week 2018, a look at why UNICEF is committed to increasing the practice.
Students Lend a Hand in Puerto Rico This summer, UNICEF USA teamed up with the State of New York to spearhead post-Hurricane Maria recovery efforts.
Learning to Beat Racism — and Speak Italian — With UNICEF's Help UNICEF is helping young migrants confront xenophobia and discrimination.
How UNICEF Works to Save Refugee and Migrant Children from Detention 1 million is the estimate for how many children are detained for immigration reasons. UNICEF wants to free them.

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