Disasters don’t wait. Neither does UNICEF Emergencies can strike at any time and children are always the ones who suffer first and most. That’s why UNICEF has developed an emergency response strategy that ensures we can act fast and efficiently during a disaster. From a network of supply hubs, UNICEF can deliver stores of life-saving … Continued

The humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating. After more than two months of complete blockade, there is a critical risk of famine. With deadly malnutrition cases rising, thousands of lives – particularly those of children – are at risk. Almost the entire population of Gaza was already struggling with a severe lack of food, … Continued

Over two years into one of the world’s most devastating and overlooked conflicts, Sudan has become a country where childhood is under siege. Over 15 million children are now in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. More than 7 million have been forced from their homes – many fleeing again and again. Schools have become shelters … Continued

Rohingya children are facing an emergency hunger crisis  In 2017 a massive humanitarian crisis began in Myanmar. Hundreds of thousands of terrorised Rohingya fled the country as they were attacked. This triggered an unprecedented exodus across the border to neighbouring Bangladesh in search of safety.  They now live in the world’s largest refugee settlement in … Continued

Understanding cash transfers: a lifeline for families in Gaza. UNICEF is the largest provider of cash transfers in Gaza. But what are they? How do they work? And how effective are they? Here, we answer all your questions about what has become one of the most innovative, efficient, and best value ways of helping vulnerable … Continued

Children in Ukraine have endured 11 years of conflict, and three years of full-scale war. For the youngest children, their entire lives – and most formative years – have been marred by bombardment and violence. The stress of being repeatedly forced to flee their homes, and the disruption of education and essential services, could harm … Continued

17,000 children in Gaza are separated from their families, UNICEF estimates. Without their parents to care for them, they are at greater risk of malnutrition and injury. And they suffer the daily pain and trauma of being without the love they so desperately need. UNICEF is working to bring these children back to their parents … Continued

What is malnutrition? Malnutrition is when a person doesn’t get the right amount of nutrients, like calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals. In 2023, 2.33 billion people faced such moderate or severe food insecurity. This includes over 864 million people who went without food for an entire day or more at times. For children, malnutrition is … Continued

Every year 72,000 children under five die from illness linked to dirty water, compared with 3,400 from war-related violence. “The water tasted strange; it tasted odd … I felt like our boy was done” – Nabil. Yemen is one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Around 9.8 million children are suffering from the effects of … Continued

Around the world, millions of children are growing up in conflict. Caught in the crossfires of war, these children are uniquely vulnerable. They are often uprooted from home or exposed to extreme trauma. It is much harder for them to access healthcare or education. And too often, warring parties flout one of the most basic … Continued

Transforming lives with clean water Globally, a staggering 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, while almost half of the world’s population lacks access to proper sanitation facilities.  Additionally, an alarming 2 billion people lack basic handwashing facilities with soap, and approximately 419 million people perform open defecation.  Every day, over 700 children … Continued