UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

On the Front Lines in the Fight to End Child Marriage in the U.S. Forced into an abusive marriage at 19, Fraidy Reiss escaped and started a nonprofit to support girls and women trapped in wedlock.
Gifts Made by — and for — Extraordinary Women Say a meaningful Happy Women's Day to the mothers, sisters and friends in your life with a gift from UNICEF Market's Empowerment Collection.
Central African Republic Child Soldiers Helped to Freedom by UNICEF UNICEF's helping to free child soldiers and other children recruited in CAR. Learn more about the children and donate here.
A Malnourished Toddler's Recovery in Central African Republic Once severely malnourished and near death, 3-year-old Pierre bounced back to life thanks to UNICEF and the miracle of therapeutic food.
UNICEF Funding Approved by United States Congress Now is the time to ask your Members of Congress to maintain critical support for UNICEF in 2020.
Homemade Toys Help Refugee Children Learn South Sudanese refugees are making their own educational toys with help from UNICEF and the LEGO Foundation.
Creative Play Can Help Build Children's Futures UNICEF and LEGO have teamed up to help children around the world learn problem-solving, creativity, communication and teamwork.
Fighting Menstruation Myths Keeps Girls in School A bother, sometimes a pain — but periods don't have to be shameful, too.
In South Sudan, Teenage Girls Struggle to Break Chains of Conflict Twice victims, girls who break free from an armed group's oppression can find themselves pariahs with no support upon their release.
Ibtihaj Muhammad Has a Calling The first Muslim-American female Olympic medalist talks about her new children's book and her interest in helping refugees with UNICEF.
Inside the Largest Ever Humanitarian Convoy to Reach Syrian Refugees The United Nations and Syrian Arab Red Crescent teamed up to deliver lifesaving supplies to displaced Syrians in Rukban makeshift camp.
LDS Charities and UNICEF Light the World for Children LDS Charities and UNICEF USA came together to help children this past holiday season in an unexpected way: Giving Machines.

Sign Up For Updates

FundraiseUp Patch

UNICEF in Action

UNICEF in Action

Pages