UNICEF in action

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On Dec. 3, 2023, children sit for a portrait on a pile of rubble where their home used to stand in earthquake-affected Zinda Jan district, Herat province, Afghanistan.

3 Months After Afghanistan Earthquakes, UNICEF Aids Families Facing a Bitter Winter

UNICEF is working to meet the needs of children and families still reeling from recent earthquakes in Herat province. More help is needed.

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Farida Husain is one of a network of UNICEF-supported "Lady Health Workers" providing health care to remote and underserved communities in Pakistan.

Pakistan's Unsung Heroes of Community Health

"Lady Health Workers" bring vital health care services to remote and underserved communities in Pakistan with support from UNICEF and partners.

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A high school UNICEF club held a Krispy Kreme fundraiser for children in emergencies in 2019.

From UNICEF Club Member to Social Media Influencer

The first step to finding her voice and developing her platform was joining her school's UNICEF Club, says Deborah Chu.

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On Jan. 10, 2024, Mageda and her 1-year-old son, Sahad, wait at the Rafah Crossing, seeking authorization to exit the Gaza Strip for medical treatment.

Children in Gaza Are Running Out of Time

After almost 100 days of violence, UNICEF is pushing for safe, expanded access to deliver more emergency supplies to children in Gaza. [VIDEO]

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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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On Sept. 21, 2023, in Monapo District, Nampula Province, Mozambique, girls and boys participated in UNICEF-supported activities designed to encourage young people to avoid early marriage.

Girls' Rights Are Human Rights: The Fight to End Child Marriage

UNICEF and Zonta International are tackling established practices and bolstering local systems to secure girls’ human rights.

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UNICEF is providing winter clothes for children and home heating fuel for families in Ukraine, like Oleksandr and Yulia and their daughter Karolina, 5.

UNICEF Helps Ukraine's Children Stay Warm This Winter, at Home and at School

UNICEF is providing home heating supplies and equipping school bomb shelters so children can keep learning amid air raids and power outages.

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Students attending UNICEF-supported EP Ngbago school in Rhoe, Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, include hundreds of girls and boys staying at the nearby displacement camp.

Community School in Eastern DRC Welcomes Displaced Boys and Girls With UNICEF's Help

One school's journey to accommodate hundreds of girls and boys staying at Camp Rhoe in Ituri, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. [VIDEO]

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A family in Izium, Kharkivska oblast, Ukraine, carries boxes containing winter clothes distributed by UNICEF.

Winter Clothes From UNICEF Keep Ukraine's Children Warm

UNICEF and partners are supporting Ukrainian families with much-needed winter clothes, mental health support and access to education.

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