UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Already At-Risk Children in Nigeria Face New Hazard: Severe Flooding UNICEF is rushing emergency lifesaving assistance to families affected by flooding across Nigeria. More help is needed.
UNICEF Clubs Add Meaning to Their Halloweening UNICEF Clubs across the country are finding creative and spooktacular ways to show their support for children in need.
Afghanistan's Female Vaccinators Protect Hard-to-Reach Kids From Polio Female vaccination teams in Afghanistan go where men cannot to protect every child against polio. [VIDEO]
UNICEF and Rotary Double Down in the Fight Against Polio Despite recent setbacks, UNICEF and partners are determined to finish the job of eradicating polio.
Families Crushed by War in Ukraine Face New Threat: Winter Families like 17-year-old Oleksandra’s have endured months of terror. Now they must prepare for winter. [VIDEO]
With Somalia on Brink of Famine, More Children At Risk of Dying "Without greater action and investment, we are facing the death of children on a scale not seen in half a century," UNICEF warned.
Giga Is Connecting World's Students to Internet, One School at a Time How a UNICEF-ITU initiative is using emerging tech to close the global digital divide.
Realizing Rights and Dreams in Ethiopia Accelerated learning programs delivered by UNICEF with funding from Education Cannot Wait are helping children realize their dreams.
Cholera, Gang Violence Increase Risks for Children in Haiti A complicated emergency response amid rising violence and insecurity threatens the health and well-being of 1.2 million children.
World Mental Health Day: A Young Refugee Shares Her Story Egette Indelele shares how her own experiences inspired her to advocate for mental health services for young refugees in the U.S.
Helping Children Recover From the Trauma of Pakistan Floods Getting back to school gives children a much-needed sense of normalcy in the wake of Pakistan's catastrophic flooding. [VIDEO]
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF 2022: Add Some Meaning to Your Halloweening A Q&A with UNICEF USA Chief Marketing Officer Shelley Diamond about the strategy behind this year's campaign reboot.

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