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Young U-Reporters Drive Health and Hygiene Outreach in Haiti

With support from UNICEF, young U-Reporters in Haiti deliver vital public health information to families caught in a humanitarian crisis. [video]

Susan, 16, of Peru's Ucayali region, writes a "Dear adults" letter as part of UNICEF's campaign for World Children's Day 2024.

What Children Want: Letters of Hope

UNICEF asked children to write letters expressing their hopes and dreams for the future of the world — their future. Responses poured in.

Ariana, 21, shows off her "I Voted" sticker on Oct. 17, 2024, the first day of early voting in North Carolina for the 2024 Presidential election.

The Future Is Calling but Not Being Heard: Representing Youth Voices at the Polls

Three UNICEF USA youth leaders share their thoughts about the "adultocracy" that is the political process and how they stay engaged on the issues.

Zulfiya, a student from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, completed the UniSat program launched by UNICEF in 2022 to equip girls to address air pollution in their communities.

UNICEF Equips Girls to Fight Air Pollution in Central Asia

A UNICEF-supported program provides girls with STEM skills and knowledge they can use to monitor and analyze air quality in their communities. [video]

University students in Faisalabad created a start-up, Royella Foods, to combat waste in Pakistan's date industry.

Young Change Makers See a Sustainable Future in Pakistan

An innovative start-up rethinks Pakistan's date industry, combatting waste and charting a more eco-friendly course. [video]

A group of smiling UNICEF club members wearing UNICEF T shirts stand in front of a mural.

Are We on Mute? Youth Speak Out in New UNICEF USA/Harris Survey

A UNICEF USA/Harris survey examines young Americans' perspectives on the political process in the run-up to the presidential election.

Kylie Smith, 21, an Environmental Studies student at the University of Central Florida, and colleagues organized a voter registration drive for fellow students.

Youth Day, Every Day

Imagine a world where young people are not just the future but also the present heroes of public health.

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.

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.