UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

Crisis in Afghanistan: UNICEF's Manuel Fontaine Explains The Director of UNICEF’s Office of Emergency Programs reports on the urgent and growing needs of children: "There is no time to waste."
Record Number of Children in Crisis, Says UNICEF's Humanitarian Appeal UNICEF launches $9.4 billion emergency funding appeal for the 177 million children affected by conflict, the climate crisis and COVID-19.
Holiday Gifts That Give Kids a Better Future UNICEF won’t stop fighting to reach every child suffering the effects of disasters. Your Inspired Gift provides lifesaving relief and hope.
Children With Disabilities Thrive With UNICEF's Support A look at programs considered critical for protecting child rights — and creating a more inclusive post-COVID-19 world.
K.I.N.D. Fund Delivers Desks to Hard-to-Reach Students in Malawi By working together, UNICEF USA, MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell and K.I.N.D. supporters are motivating students to stay in school and learn.
K.I.N.D. Scholarship Gets Atupele, 16, Closer to Achieving Her Dreams MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell and UNICEF created the Kids In Need of Desks Fund to help children in Malawi get a quality education.
As Omicron Spreads, Africa Needs COVID-19 Vaccines. COVAX Is the Key. World leaders must prioritize COVID-19 vaccines for Africa, where just 6 percent of the population is vaccinated.
Giving Thanks for Hero Workers This Thanksgiving, we salute the dedicated humanitarian workers who give their all to care for the world's children.
Situation Grows Increasingly Desperate for Children in South Sudan UNICEF is scaling its humanitarian response — but more support is needed to save and protect children from malnutrition and other threats.
In a Yemeni IDP Camp, a Volunteer Dad Shares COVID Safety Guidance Providing communities with health and hygiene information people can trust is an important part of UNICEF's work to end the pandemic.
Remembering Anthony Pantaleoni, a True Champion for Children UNICEF USA honors the life of Anthony “Tony” Pantaleoni, a dedicated advocate for the world’s children.
Mothers Unite: All Children Need Protection From COVID-19 This World Children's Day, a reminder that no one is safe from COVID-19 until everyone is safe. One mother's call to action.

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