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Stories from UNICEF

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5 Things You Should Know About Malnutrition

Childhood malnutrition affects more than 229 million kids worldwide. It's a triple threat which includes undernutrition, hidden hunger and overnutrition.

School children at Poipoi School wearing bright blue UNICEF "for every child" t-shirts while standing in a classroom during a 2022 visit.

Should social media be banned for children?

Right now, Aotearoa is having an important conversation about online safety for tamariki and rangatahi. Should social media be banned for under 16s?

A temporary learning space stands ready in Choiseul Province after Tropical Cyclone Maila damaged schools and disrupted education for thousands of children.

Restoring Childhood in Solomon Islands

In April 2026, Cyclone Maila struck the Solomon Islands - damaging homes, schools, health facilities and water systems. We worked alongside the Solomon Islands Government and partners to deliver emergency support.

Dan Carter plays rugby with school kids in the Pacific.

Support Dan Carter’s Every Drop Challenge

On Sunday 26th April 2026, Dan Carter will take centre stage at Christchurch’s One New Zealand Stadium during the Super Rugby Pacific, Super Round. Dan will lead an exciting on-field activation with the DC10 Fund for UNICEF Aotearoa, giving fans the chance to make a real difference for children in the Pacific.

New WASH Facility Restores Dignity and Learning for Honiara Senior High School Students

On 20 October 2025 in South Sudan, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson locks hands with Alan Rugumoch, 20, at the Gredo Youth Centre in Juba. The site provides a safe space for young people from unstable backgrounds, including those affected by gang violence and abuse.

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson travels to South Sudan

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson visits South Sudan to see the Sudan humanitarian crisis firsthand as funding cuts close 186 nutrition sites.

On 17 March 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown takes a selfie with the students at Olinda Menezes Serra Vidal Elementary School, which is located in a vulnerable neighbourhood where UNICEF operates.

Millie Bobby Brown, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Actress Millie Bobby Brown was announced as UNICEF’s youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador on World Children’s Day in 2018. Today, she uses her global platform to advocate for children’s rights and amplify youth voices around the world.

On 13 August 2025, Antini Mahepa, 17, works as a sewing apprentice in a local market located in the Uvinza District of the Kigoma Region in Tanzania. The small stall, lined with colourful fabrics and garments, is a place for learning and growth.

Stitching a Future

17-year-old Antini is breaking the cycle of child poverty through UNICEF Tanzania and Social Protection programs like Cash Plus. See her story.

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Audrey Hepburn smiles as she carries a child on her back, in the northern town of Mehal Meda in Shoa Province. Ms. Hepburn was visiting a food distribution centre in the town.

Audrey Hepburn UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Internationally renowned actress Audrey Hepburn was a tireless advocate for children’s rights and was a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.

How to talk to children about global conflicts

How we can best support children during these challenging times.

A young girl wearing a yellow shirt and a headset plays a video game on a computer with an expression of joy on her face in a darkly-lit room with purple lights.

The Future of Work: Closing the Digital Divide for Girls

Our partners are equipping girls and young women with the skills they need to become the architects of a diverse, inclusive and secure digital world.

A student shows their greenhouse innovation

Young Minds, Greener Future

Students in Bhutan are creating a brighter future with incredible climate change solutions.