UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

"We Are Americans. We Were Raised Here." A DACA Recipient's Story In the wake of the Supreme Court decision upholding DACA, UNICEF USA's Giovana Ortiz-Barrera, herself a Dreamer, shares her story.
In Photos: Zonta's 100 Years Empowering Women and Girls As Zonta International celebrates its centennial year, a look back at Zonta's historic partnership with UNICEF USA.
UNICEF Stands With Dreamers and TPS Recipients Join UNICEF in urging Congress to pass legislation that will allow Dreamers and those with TPS status to remain in the U.S.
As Devastating Floods Hit South Sudan, UNICEF Is There to Help Abnormally severe seasonal flooding in East Africa has left more than 1 million people in urgent need of assistance.
Celebrating Legislation on Education, Protection and Nutrition Thanks in part to UNICEF supporters, three important pieces of legislation for the world's children are advancing toward a full House vote.
Shattered and Weary, Syrian Families Seek Safety in Iraq "We are barely breathing," said a mother of three. "Our lives have been destroyed."
Fighting Ebola With Road Shows and Radio Spots in Burundi More than a year after the Ebola outbreak began in DRC, the chance of the virus spreading to neighboring countries remains high.
Bringing Malnourished Kids Back to Life in Haiti From pediatric endocrinologist to RUTF factory founder, Dr. Patricia B. Wolff has spent decades improving the lives of Haiti's children.
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Helps Create Lasting Change in Puerto Rico Two years after Hurricane Maria, money raised by UNICEF Trick-or-Treaters is planting the seeds for a better future for kids in Puerto Rico.
Polio Vaccinators Build Trust to Protect Children in Pakistan Experienced vaccinators are changing attitudes and protecting children in even the hardest-to-reach parts of Pakistan.
Families Continue to Flee Violence in Northeast Syria Escalating conflict has displaced at least 160,000 people. UNICEF and partners are reaching families with emergency assistance.
Poverty Eradication Begins With Children Poverty is a fundamental denial of the human rights of children. Here's how UNICEF is helping every child reach her full potential.

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