UNICEF in Action

Stories about UNICEF's work for children around the world

For Ukraine's Children, Invisible Scars of War Five-year-old Arthur lost the ability to speak when the bombardment of Mariupol began. Ukraine's children need our support now. [VIDEO]
Beyond COVID-19: UNICEF's Push to Improve Primary Health Care How can the world prepare for future pandemics? By building better health systems. UNICEF is advocating for greater investment in 5 areas.
Little Ishak Recovers From Malnutrition in Syria UNICEF and partners are supporting children's nutrition and access to primary health care in Rural Damascus, Syria.
UNICEF to World: Syria's Children Need Help Now UNICEF appeals for more support to address impacts of over a decade of violent conflict, COVID-19 and economic fallout from war in Ukraine.
Helping Kids Bounce Back From Pandemic Stress and Isolation in Myanmar UNICEF and partners are expanding mental health services for children and young people in Myanmar.
UNICEF Urges Lifesaving Action For Children With Severe Wasting Life-threatening malnutrition cases are set to rise amid a spiraling global food crisis — endangering millions of young lives.
UNICEF in South Asia How UNICEF is responding to pressing needs of children in the region amid food shortages, natural disasters and other threats.
Teaching Inclusivity in a Romanian Kindergarten For newly arrived kids from Ukraine, a school in Brasov is a safe place to learn, where everyone is welcome. [VIDEO]
UNICEF USA's Michael J. Nyenhuis on Mental Health & the War in Ukraine The President and CEO of UNICEF USA discusses the war in Ukraine, its impact on children’s mental health and UNICEF's response.
Critical Mission for UNICEF: Reaching 'Zero-Dose' Children Why UNICEF and partners are focused on vaccinating children who have missed out entirely on this essential health service.
Catastrophe Looms as Drought Devastates Horn of Africa 1.7 million children require urgent treatment for severe acute malnutrition in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. [VIDEO]
What's Inside a UNICEF Early Childhood Development Kit? Why UNICEF sends puzzles, puppets and building blocks to children caught in crisis. [VIDEO]

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