UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

COVID-19 Worsens 'Double Burden' of Child Malnutrition in Indonesia Pandemic lockdowns and disrupted nutrition services are making it harder for children in Indonesia to stay healthy.
Underwater Volcano Erupts, Plunging Tonga Into Crisis UNICEF is working with partners to rush emergency supplies to help children & families in the remote island nation.
Getting COVID-19 Vaccines to the Most Vulnerable in Nepal Thirteen-year-old Ashitosh can breathe easier now that he's been vaccinated against COVID-19. [VIDEO]
COVAX COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries Hit 1 Billion Doses — and Counting Mission Unstoppable: The most ambitious vaccination campaign in history forges ahead in 2022, with UNICEF leading on procurement and supply.
Harsh Winter in Afghanistan Intensifies Needs for the Most Vulnerable Support is urgently needed to help fund UNICEF's emergency nutrition, health and protection services in the country amid multiple crises.
Why We Need Equitable Vaccine Delivery Now To end the pandemic, the whole world must have access to COVID-19 vaccine doses. As part of COVAX, UNICEF is working to make that happen.
Schools Should Be the Last to Close and the First to Reopen Keeping schools safe and open must be a global priority. The harms to children from being out of school are severe and can last a lifetime.
The Case for Investing in UNICEF's Work A look at UNICEF's strategic plan for 2022-2025 — and how it aims to maximize impact for children, with support from partners.
In Haiti, a Young Survivor of Two Major Earthquakes Isn't Giving Up Buried alive after Haiti's 2010 earthquake, 15-year-old Peterson survived a second quake in 2021. UNICEF is there to help. [VIDEO]
In Malawi, Vaccination Vans Protect Pregnant Women From COVID-19 UNICEF mobile vaccination vans bring lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines and information to people in rural Malawi. [VIDEO]
Turning COVID-19 Skeptics Into Health Champions in Rwanda Through radio and road shows, a UNICEF community outreach campaign shares information on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
A Look Back: UNICEF USA Impact Through Advocacy in 2021 Year in and year out, UNICEF USA supporters pursue a more equitable world for children through advocacy.

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