UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

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.
Helping Malnourished Babies Thrive in South Sudan Babies suffering from severe acute malnutrition in South Sudan get a new lease on life thanks to UNICEF & Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food.
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.
The Battle to End Undernutrition, Obesity and Hidden Hunger Despite progress, 1 in 3 children under age 5 is malnourished. Here's how UNICEF is taking on a broken food system to help children thrive.
To Improve Nutrition for Children, a Little Sprinkle Goes a Long Way Fighting hidden hunger: the role of micronutrient powders in UNICEF's global strategy against malnutrition.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo Eliminates MNT Babies in the DRC are no longer at risk of contracting tetanus, thanks to immunization and education campaigns by UNICEF and partners.
UNICEF Urges All Parties to Protect Children in Syria As violence escalates in northeastern Syria, many children are at imminent risk of injury, death and displacement.
Using Soccer to End Child Marriage in Niger A successful program in Niger uses soccer to encourage girls to stay in school and avoid early marriage.
In Photos: Migration's Searing Impact on Children A new photo exhibition illustrates the physical, emotional & psychological impact of migration on the world's children.
Youth Clubs Help Rohingya Children Cope With Problems in Refugee Camps UNICEF-supported clubs give adolescents a forum to discuss personal safety, early marriage and the dangers of drugs and trafficking.
UNICEF Market Helps Supergirl-Silversmiths Shine Thanks to entrepreneur training and access to a global market, the Jalapa Girls Silversmiths are confident in themselves and their futures.

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