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Hurricane Matthew: "The worst storm Haiti has seen in decades"

UNICEF activates its disaster response plan as hurricane causes "catastrophic" damage and places millions of children at risk.

A sample of Hurricane Matthew's devastation in the Dominican Republic

“This Storm Will Kill You” — Six Big Facts About Hurricane Matthew

Here’s what you need to know as one of the most brutal storms in recent memory reaches the U.S.

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF: Thank You to our Partners & Supporters

Fall is an exciting time here at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF; it means Halloween is approaching and so is Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF! The annual tradition of Kids Helping Kids ® is back and continues to...

The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society—A Commitment to Protect

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF is immensely grateful for the longstanding partnership with the Society!

Take Action for Fair Trade Month!

October is Fair Trade Month and we’re highlighting five ways you can promote Fair Trade and take action to prevent trafficking.

Haiti students at a school in Les Cayes, once of the most vulnerable areas of Haiti as Hurricane Matthew approaches

Preparing for Hurricane Matthew: UNICEF Works for Haitian Children

UNICEF Haiti: Why this storm is so dangerous and how UNICEF is working in advance of the storm to help save lives.

UNICEF Staffers Concerned for Jamaica as Hurricane Matthew Nears

As Hurricane Matthew threatens Jamiaca, UNICEF staffers tell us of the struggles faced by the country's children even in the best of times.

UNICEF nutritionist Dr Rajia Sharhan says, “We had not been able to enter Madaya since late April. I was in here in January, when children were starving, and when despite our frantic efforts we watched one young man die right before our eyes.”

Syria Under Siege: A Convoy Gets Through to a Town Under Attack

UNICEF Syria's Mirna Yacoub rode with the inter-agency convoy delivering desperately-needed humanitarian aid.

At least 96 children were killed and 223 injured in Eastern Aleppo between September 23 and September 28, 2016.

Children of Aleppo Are Trapped in a "Living Nightmare"

Medical staff in Aleppo are trying to save the lives of children in unimaginable circumstances.