UNICEF in action

Displaying 208 - 216 of 2032
A child walks through the Al Shati Refugee Camp in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 8, 2023.

Gaza and Israel: The Cost of War Will Be Counted in Children’s Lives

Thousands of kids have reportedly died since this war began. Those who survive might be scarred forever.

Read More »
Students at the UNICEF-supported République des Etats Unis national school in the Canape-Vert neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

UNICEF: Children in Haiti Need More Help Now

UNICEF warned world leaders of a rapidly deteriorating situation in Haiti, appealing for more international support to meet urgent needs.

Read More »
On Oct. 17, 2023, children evacuate their home in northern Gaza, seeking refuge in the southern region..

No Place Is Safe for Children in Gaza

As the crisis in Gaza and Israel moves into its third week, the humanitarian situation for children is becoming increasingly dire.

Read More »
Families flee their shattered homes in Rafah, amid escalating hostilities in the Gaza Strip.

First Trucks Cross Into Gaza With Supplies for Children Caught in Conflict

Amid calls for an immediate end to all hostilities, UNICEF is working with partners to deliver urgently needed aid to children trapped in Gaza.

Read More »
A young girl shows a drawing of a tank representing her experiences with conflict in Sudan at a UNICEF-supported Child-Friendly Space in Madani.

'I Want to Go Home': Childhoods Disrupted By Six Months of War in Sudan

Sudanese children and families displaced by war are coping and surviving with UNICEF's help. But much more needs to be done.

Read More »
A father holds his daughter after she has received a checkup at a health center in Afghanistan.

Weathering Winter With Help From UNICEF

Freezing, damp conditions pose a threat to children in humanitarian crises. How UNICEF and partners provide critical support.

Read More »
Fourteen-year-old Osama lives in Alta City, Rural Damascus, Syria.

Learning to Hope and Dream Again in Syria

Mental health and psychosocial support helped Osama, a 14-year-old amputee in southern Syria, regain his inner strength after a terrible accident.

Read More »
A prototype high-performance tent sheltered Rashid, 12, during field testing in the Philippines in 2019. Rashid was displaced from his home by typhoons.

The Case for Supporting UNICEF

How you can help ensure continued support for UNICEF's work from the U.S. Government through a voluntary contribution to UNICEF's core resources.

Read More »
On Oct.10, 2023, 10-year-old Zari holds her brother Marv, 8 months old, in front of their house, which collapsed during an earthquake that hit Zindajan district, Herat Province, Afghanistan on Oct. 7.

Emergency Response for Children After Afghanistan Earthquakes

UNICEF and partners are reaching children with urgently needed assistance following a series of deadly quakes and aftershocks in western Afghanistan.

Read More »