UNICEF in action

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J. Khuvituguldur, 4, peeks over the fence behind his family's ger home in the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

How UNICEF Is Supporting a Green Transition in Mongolia to Improve Children's Health

Tackling air pollution by replacing coal-burning stoves with electric ones. [video]

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People wearing masks navigate through a dusty construction area on Kim Dong Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam.

UNICEF and Partners Fight Air Pollution in Vietnam

Exposure to air pollution is the second leading global risk factor for death among children under 5, after malnutrition. [video]

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UNICEF USA Chief Program Officer Darla Silva visits with students at Mama Faita Preschool in Yopougon, a suburb of Abidjan, south Côte d’Ivoire.

The Benefits of Building Classrooms out of Recycled Plastic Bricks

A firsthand look at an innovative program to improve learning, encourage environmental action and empower women in Côte d’Ivoire.

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A mother and her son in Jordan plant vegetation at a Climate Action Club.

How to Talk to Children About Climate Change

Practical tips for parents, caregivers and educators.

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Children ages 3 to 5 attend early childhood education classes at early childhood education center called ‘Dream,’ supported by UNICEF, in Ain Khadra camp in Al-Malikiyeh, Al-Hasakeh, Syria, on Sept. 21, 2023.

A Chance to Dream Again in Syria

Programs delivered by UNICEF with funding from Education Cannot Wait provide early childhood education for girls and boys impacted by war in Syria.

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UNICEF Youth Advocate Maria, center, with fellow climate activists, led an environmental clean-up in Oistins, a fishing town in Barbados, in March 2024.

Why We're Optimistic About the Climate

Youthful optimism and determination are Gen Z's superpowers. Here's how some young UNICEF climate activists are working to drive meaningful change.

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Students in Ukraine learn about sustainable energy through UNICEF's UPSHIFT program.

Young People in Ukraine Gear Up for a Sustainable Energy Future

Participants in UNICEF's youth innovation program, UPSHIFT, are learning about alternative energy sources to build a brighter future in Ukraine.

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In Mozambique, Josefa, 14, left, and Margarida, 15, sit together in class at Primeiro de Junio Primary School in Buzi district, Sofala province, a climate-proof school constructed as part of UNICEF’s climate-resilient infrastructure program in the country.

Climate-Proof Schools in Mozambique: Climate Adaptation That Works

With UNICEF's help, 1,000 classrooms at 192 schools can now stand up to a cyclone. [VIDEO]

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Two-year-old Gwendolyn in Barangay Fatima, Purok 1 in Ubay, Bohol, Philippines, stands among the ruins of her family's home, which was destroyed by a typhoon.

UNICEF's Today & Tomorrow Initiative: Climate Financing in Action

In its first year, the innovative financing tool generated $3.9 million in insurance payouts to six cyclone-battered countries.

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