UNICEF in action

Learn about the lasting impact of the Refugee Olympic Team that competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Their perseverance during a large global refugee crisis is inspiring.

Tedd Froehlich is a LAX-based American Airlines Flight Attendant and "Champions for Children" volunteer. He collects currency donations on flights from American Airlines customers to support UNICEF's...

"The common belief is that migrants and refugees are coming to get jobs," says UNICEF's Chris Tidey. "We find that's a myth."

Meet Yusra Mardini and Yiech Pur Biel, who were forced to flee their homes and are now competing on the Refugee Olympic Team at the Rio Olympics.