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Razia Sultana Tania, a midwife in rural Bangladesh with specialized training supported by UNICEF, consults with a patient.

One Midwife's Journey to Combat Lead Poisoning in Rural Bangladesh

Razia Sultana Tania is part of a UNICEF-supported program to strengthen local health systems to more effectively tackle an often invisible problem.

Giving season is here, and for savvy taxpayers there's a will and a way to make charitable giving work for you and the causes you believe in

2023 Tax Rules and Tips for Easier, Cost-Effective Charitable Giving

At a time when so many people need help, there are still many benefits — tax and philanthropic — to giving back.

Sudanese refugee Mouwahib Mahamat Adam, 23, teaches literacy classes to local community members in Chad.

A Young Sudanese Refugee Gives Back to Her Host Community in Chad

When Sudan's civil war interrupted her studies, a university student decided to use her skills to improve the lives of young people in Chad.

In the Gaza Strip on Feb. 15, 2024, a UNICEF-trained screener measures 2-year-old Leen's mid-upper arm circumference to diagnose severe acute malnutrition.

Rising Malnutrition Puts Children's Lives at Grave Risk in Gaza

An unprecedentedly rapid rise in malnutrition is threatening the lives of children and pregnant and breastfeeding women in the Gaza Strip.

Nabintu, 12, attends class at Lwashi Primary School in Lushagala, North Kivu, DR Congo, on Jan. 19, 2024.

Justice for All

UNICEF and partners are committed to championing the rights of every child and advocating for equity and justice for all.

Muzdalifa, 17, of Sudan, wrote a poem for peace expressing her hope for the future.

Children in War Write Poems for Peace

UNICEF shares its growing collection of poems by young people — deeply personal works that show resilience, creativity and hope in the face of danger.

A little girl draws water at the Kizimba site for displaced people in Sake, North Kivu province, DRC. The standpipe was installed with UNICEF support.

What UNICEF Is Doing About the Cholera Crisis in Africa

UNICEF is on the front lines, working with partners to treat the sick, contain the spread & strengthen systems to prevent future outbreaks.

Kokobe Ashebir, 20, brings her 2-month-old baby for a routine check-up at Kolabe Bale Health Post in Sire, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.

Keeping Babies and Mothers Healthy in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania

UNICEF and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are working together to improve outcomes for newborns and their moms.

Minneapolis Officially Recognized as a UNICEF Child Friendly City

Young people are taking an active role in local government as Minneapolis celebrates its official recognition as a UNICEF Child Friendly City.