UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Giga Initiative Aims to Connect the World's Schools to the Internet As COVID-19 deepens the digital divide, it's time to ensure that every student has access to information, opportunity & choice.
Send Supplies to Help Children Recover From Lebanon's Deadly Blast Send emergency water, nutrition, medical and educational relief to children imperiled by COVID-19, economic free fall and food shortages.
Wild Polio Eliminated in Africa: A Giant Step Closer to Eradication Vaccination campaigns disrupted by COVID-19 have resumed in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the last two polio-endemic countries in the world.
UNICEF's Child Friendly Cities Initiative Comes to the USA UNICEF's Child Friendly Cities Initiative puts children's rights front and center in public policy.
After Beirut's Deadly Explosion, Youth Work to Rebuild Their City "I couldn't stand still and watch my beloved city in ruins," says one young volunteer.
The Women's Vote Is a Vote for Children On the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, a look at how women's suffrage continues to impact children's lives in the U.S. & abroad.
In Yemen, Moms Sew Masks to Protect Their Kids and Their Community COVID-19 is just the latest threat for families in Yemen. With support from UNICEF, members of a mothers' group are making their own PPE.
Youth Advocates Step Up to Spur Global Action Young people are speaking out on the issues that matter most to them and finding innovative ways to create meaningful change.
Inside Look: How COVID-19 is Deepening the Migrant Crisis in Honduras A conversation with UNICEF Child Protection Specialist Lea Beaudry about how UNICEF is doing whatever it takes to protect kids.
COVID-19 Pandemic Proves Family-Friendly Policies Are a Must The COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous pressure on kids & parents. Family-friendly policies in the workplace are more important than ever.
Back to School? Communities all around the world are facing the daunting task of keeping kids learning and thriving during COVID-19. UNICEF offers guidance.
How to Give With Confidence in Emergencies Even in a fast-moving emergency, it’s worth finding out whether your donation is going where it will do the most good.

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