UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Typhoon Kammuri Bears Down on the Philippines UNICEF is there for children whenever and wherever disaster strikes. As Typhoon Kammuri comes ashore, UNICEF stands ready to help.
Champion for Children with Disabilities Spreads Message of Inclusion Lucy Meyer, spokesperson for the UNICEF-Special Olympics partnership, continues her advocacy work in Montenegro and Kosovo.
UNICEF Market Holiday Gifts That Give Back to the World's Children Make this the season of giving back with handmade artisanal gifts that support UNICEF's work to save and protect the world's children.
How Tetanus Vaccines Give Newborns a Fighting Chance in Yemen UNICEF and partners are working to protect mothers and babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus.
Fighting HIV in Cameroon With Early Infant Diagnosis Late diagnosis delays access to treatment for HIV-positive infants. A new, life-changing system allows same-day results.
Saving Lives, One Toilet at a Time Good sanitation helps keep people healthy and safe. Last year, UNICEF and partners provided more than 11 million people with basic toilets.
Five Ways Handwashing Saves Lives and Makes Children Smarter The simple act of handwashing prevents infection, stops the spread of disease and improves educational outcomes — especially for girls.
For Every Child, Safe Water 1 in 3 people globally — about 2.2. billion — do not have access to safe drinking water. UNICEF and partners are working to change that.
Teen Reporters in Madagascar Reshape Their Community Junior Reporters Club members are learning how to write, edit and record radio skits about issues affecting Malagasy youth.
Want to Know What Matters Most to Kids? Ask the Experts. A UNICEF USA youth poll shows that America's next generation wants to make the world a better place — and they're ready to start now.
How UNICEF Supports Families to Prevent Child Labor in Madagascar UNICEF's education and child protection programs focus on breaking the cycle of poverty and giving kids a brighter future.
Restoring Calm — and Hope — After the Storm The UNICEF USA Bridge Fund accelerated $1 million to meet the urgent needs of vulnerable children and families after Hurricane Dorian.

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