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A woman sits along the side of a street

My ONE LOVE includes giving

A woman sits along the side of a street
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By ML Lalonde

My ONE LOVE includes giving

One Love. One Heart. Bob Marley’s everlasting message about the power of love and solidarity is more important than ever as families face the COVID-19 pandemic and millions call for equality. Until 31 August 2020, jewelry brand Pandora will match every dollar donated to the One Love activation, up to US$1 million. Donate here. I’m… Read more →←
A boy in a mask writing his lessons.

Lessons from Ebola: how to reach the poorest children when schools reopen

A boy in a mask writing his lessons.
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By Wongani Grace Taulo

Lessons from Ebola: how to reach the poorest children when schools reopen

When I joined the UNICEF Sierra Leone office as the chief of education in 2014, the country was at the peak of its Ebola epidemic. I walked straight into a crisis that had put over 1.8 million school-going children and adolescents out of school. The effects of Ebola are terrifying. But like many public health crises, their impact on… Read more →←
A long view of devastation in the street of Port-au-prince, Haiti, after the earthquake

Haiti, ten years later: A driver’s story

A long view of devastation in the street of Port-au-prince, Haiti, after the earthquake
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By Gabrielle Latortue

Haiti, ten years later: A driver’s story

The earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010 left more than 220,000 dead, 300,000 injured and 1.5 million homeless. Countless families were broken up and 750,000 children were directly affected. UNICEF staffers were there as well, suffering through the situation. Below is the story of Gabrielle Lafortune, a driver at UNICEF Haiti. During… Read more →←
A long view of debris and houses on an island.

Witnessing the impact of Hurricane Dorian on children in the Bahamas

A long view of debris and houses on an island.
Children in emergencies

By Manuel Moreno González

Story also available in: Español Français العربية

Witnessing the impact of Hurricane Dorian on children in the Bahamas

Amidst the ear-piercing noise of the helicopter, I could hear 11-year-old Jahmaurae Moreau say that to fly in a helicopter was “pretty cool”. He was smiling but, minutes later, as we were leaving the island behind, a few tears rolled slowly down his cheeks His mother Marianise and his 4-year-old sister Katheleh sat in front of us.… Read more →←
An almost completely destroyed school building with palm trees in the background.

My first steps in humanitarian emergencies

An almost completely destroyed school building with palm trees in the background.
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By Jean Paul Nico Luketo

Story also available in: Français

My first steps in humanitarian emergencies

It has been more than 11 years since I started working for children’s right to education in western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Even though the challenges in this part of the country are immense, nothing could disrupt my work. However, in December 2017, the Kasai region plunged into a terrible, deadly crisis of great… Read more →←
A young girl stands in a room that is now largely rubble.

Protecting children in conflict – a moral imperative

A young girl stands in a room that is now largely rubble.
Children in emergencies

By Henrietta H. Fore

Protecting children in conflict – a moral imperative

It has been a rewarding, challenging year. On January 1, 2018, when I became the head of UNICEF, I felt privileged to begin leading an organization with a noble mission: protecting the rights of every child. I thought then – and am even more convinced now – that there is no more important cause than children and young people. But… Read more →←
A young lady peers through from behind a curtain she has held open.

16 actions for girls’ and women’s safety in emergencies

A young lady peers through from behind a curtain she has held open.
Children in emergencies

By Patty Alleman, Catherine Poulton

16 actions for girls’ and women’s safety in emergencies

A lock. A light. A secure shelter. All three can prevent violence against girls and women in emergencies, and provide a sense of security in a time of increased vulnerability and stress. Violence against women and girls does not discriminate by race, religion, culture, class or country. Worldwide, one in three women have experienced… Read more →←
A health worker in a context of rubble and a blue sky in the distance.

After the disaster in Sulawesi

A health worker in a context of rubble and a blue sky in the distance.
Children in emergencies

By Ridwan Gustiana

After the disaster in Sulawesi

My name is Ridwan Gustiana, but do call me Doc Jack. I’m a Health Specialist with UNICEF Pacific, on mission in Sulawesi. I’m the team leader for UNICEF’s response in Central Sulawesi and I am also the Emergency Health Specialist supporting health initiatives. In the wake of this disaster, and thanks to the efforts of the… Read more →←
A young boy sitting inside a circular playground swing

Gaza: Learning in the shadow of conflict

A young boy sitting inside a circular playground swing
Children in emergencies

By Toby Fricker

Story also available in: Français 中文 العربية

Gaza: Learning in the shadow of conflict

“I feel good about finishing my exams, a feeling of success that a difficult time has passed,” Mohammad tells me in the schoolyard. The 18-year old from Gaza City just walked out of his final Tawjihi exam and with it, the end of his school years. Mohammad’s results will help determine his future but just reaching this point is a… Read more →←
Hand drawing image of the street view in a cityscape with damaged buildings and a minaret, with a hand-drawn message on the top right in Arabic that reads: "My country, be patient."

The Duma Drawings

Hand drawing image of the street view in a cityscape with damaged buildings and a minaret, with a hand-drawn message on the top right in Arabic that reads: "My country, be patient."
Children in emergencies

By UNICEF MENARO

Story also available in: Français

The Duma Drawings

Bebo’s life was cut short by war, but her voice will continue to be heard In the dark month of January 2018, intensifying fighting in Syria reportedly killed 59 children. In early February, dozens of children have reportedly been killed and many more injured by extreme and intensifying violence in several parts of Syria – and the… Read more →←
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