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1.6M Children Stranded by Flash Floods in Bangladesh

UNICEF is on the ground protecting children and delivering emergency supplies after catastrophic flash floods — the worst in 100 years.

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A new water treatment plant in Kiziba, DRC means girls like Ester, 12, don't have to miss school to fetch their family's daily water supply.

Safe Water in the DRC Means Girls Never Have to Miss School Again

A new water treatment plant installed by UNICEF and partners is a game changer for girls like 12-year-old Ester. [VIDEO]

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In Somalia, Ibrahim, second from left, collects what little water he can from a dried up riverbed with help from his young sons and a nephew.

Where Water Is Scarce, UNICEF Offers a Fresh Take on Drilling

How UNICEF uses remote sensing and satellite technology to more efficiently extract groundwater, helping communities in drought-prone areas.

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Toddler Standing on a Cinder Block

Haiti's Winning the Fight Against Cholera

Water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives implemented to fight cholera in Haiti are working: No new cases have been reported in three years.
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For 13-year-old Uzzayah Idris in Nigeria's Bauci state, time spent fetching water for her family means less time in the classroom. UNICEF is working to ease the water burden that prevents girls from getting a quality education.

Time Spent Fetching Water Keeps Girls Out of School in Nigeria

Time spent collecting water is time away from the classroom, denying girls a chance to build a better future. [VIDEO]

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On January 15, 2022, a satellite image captures another explosive eruption of the underwater Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano near the island nation of Tonga.

Underwater Volcano Erupts, Plunging Tonga Into Crisis

UNICEF is working with partners to rush emergency supplies to help children & families in the remote island nation.
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Baby Hiba after recovering from severe acute malnutrition with UNICEF support.

The Case for Investing in UNICEF's Work

A look at UNICEF's strategic plan for 2022-2025 — and how it aims to maximize impact for children, with support from partners.

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Kids gather for activities at a Child-Friendly Space UNICEF supports at an IDP camp outside Herat city, Afghanistan.

Connecting UNICEF's Past to Its Present — and Future

On December 11, 2021, UNICEF marked 75 years as an unstoppable force for change in the lives of children around the world. [VIDEO]

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Severely malnourished baby receives care at a UNICEF-supported stabilization unit in Ayder hospital in Mekelle, Tigray region, Ethiopia.

As Ethiopia Conflict Rages On, Children Pay the Highest Price

UNICEF appeals for support to ramp up relief efforts for children and families in the country's northern Tigray region and beyond.
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