"A Safe Space to Heal for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland Mental health workers like psychologist Oksana Gorna support children and caregivers as they cope with trauma and adjust to life in a new country. " + a photo of Oksana

When psychologist Oksana Gorna left Ukraine to settle in Poland in 2019, little did she know that millions would soon follow in her footsteps.

Today, she helps refugee children cope with trauma, with UNICEF support. Her story, for #WorldHealthWorkerWeek: https://www.unicefusa.org/ukraine-whww-bsky

A person is standing in front of a blue door, holding a child, with another child standing nearby. The person and children are showing inked fingers that indicate they have received the polio vaccine.. The person is wearing a colorful patterned garment, and the children are dressed in traditional Pakistani attire.

What happens when you add polio drops to a planned measles-rubella vaccination campaign?

34 million children protected from measles-rubella plus over 19 million children protected from polio: https://endpol.io/4vg8JB0

#EndPolio #WorldHealthDay

A mother’s resolve to protect every child from polio Working in one of the most challenging places, Sediqa ensures every last child is vaccinated

UNICEF and partners, including Rotary International, support 15,000+ community health workers across Afghanistan. Together, they’re reaching the children that no campaign can afford to miss. @endpolionow.bsky.social

Read more of Sediqa’s story from @afghanistan.unicef.org for #WorldHealthDay:

Sediqa (right) writes in a clipboard while talking with a woman outside of her home

Meet Sediqa Sharifi, a community health worker in eastern #Afghanistan.

Every day, she visits homes to check vaccination records and ensure children are protected from polio. Some days, she sees up to 65 families. "No child should be missed," she says. "If we don't see them, we can't protect them."

Celebrating How Sports Help Children Grow and Thrive Skills learned through sports — such as fair play and teamwork — can help children build life skills and strengthen their communities.

Soccer ⚽
Basketball 🏀
Running 🎽

For children in vulnerable conditions, these activities can be especially transformative. On #IDSDP, the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, learn how UNICEF promotes sports to ensure the health, inclusion and empowerment of children everywhere:

Clean Water Project Brings Hope — and Better Health — to Children in Yemen Sustainable, modern water systems built by UNICEF and partners are benefiting more than 18,000 people, addressing dire humanitarian needs.

For years, water determined every decision Ahmed and his family made. The search for pasture land in Sudan's River Nile State was constant. Every move came at a cost, especially for their children.

A new water system installed with support from UNICEF changed everything for them.

"More Than a Million Displaced by Conflict in Lebanon Sudden, chaotic mass displacement in Lebanon is endangering children's lives and cutting them off from the systems they rely on." + a photo of a girl held by her older sister inside of a school"

For the second time in 18 months, children in #Lebanon are being forced out of their homes by violence.

Here's a closer look at how UNICEF and partners are responding to the crisis — from expanding health services to sustaining access to safe water — and how you can help:

Going the Distance: This week, UNICEF-led convoy missions reached 26 villages in Nabatiyeh, #Lebanon, delivering urgently needed emergency supplies to children and families in collective shelters and hard-to-reach areas.

Our colleagues are working to deliver lifesaving support wherever its needed.

Clean Water Project Brings Hope — and Better Health — to Children in Yemen Sustainable, modern water systems built by UNICEF and partners are benefiting more than 18,000 people, addressing dire humanitarian needs.

For hundreds of families in Al-Makha, #Yemen, the "long walk" to water is finally over, thanks to a new water system built by UNICEF.

No longer burdened with fetching water from faraway sources, the children of this coastal district are back in school — and healthier.

Hope on Wheels: In #Sudan, UNICEF-supported mobile teams are delivering lifesaving services to hard-to-reach communities and displaced populations.

"We go out twice a month, and we target 400 to 450 — or even 600 — cases during field visits," says health worker Khaleefa. #WorldHealthWorkerWeek

More Than a Million Displaced by Conflict in Lebanon Sudden, chaotic mass displacement is endangering children's lives in Lebanon, cutting them off from the support systems they rely on for survival.

War has displaced 20% of Lebanon's population, "tearing families apart and hollowing out entire communities, with consequences that will reverberate long after the violence subsides," says UNICEF's Marcoluigi Corsi.

Learn how UNICEF is scaling up emergency aid across #Lebanon, and how you can help:

Mostafa and his twin live in Samangan. When their mother received cash assistance, she knew exactly how to use it. "I will buy milk for the twins & diapers for my children" she said.
In 2025, our Mother and Child Cash Transfer programme supported 25,000+ households in Afghanistan.

A family approaches a UNICEF health center. A child in a parent's arms looks back at the camera.

A child receives at follow-up visit at Marjan Al-Amal Primary Health Care Center

"Today they told me his weight has increased."

For Sawakin, those words mean everything. A month ago in Al Jazirah State, #Sudan, her 1-year-old son Mohammed was suffering from severe malnutrition. UNICEF‑trained nutritionists were there to provide lifesaving treatment.

#ForEveryChild, nutrition.

"How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War Children often look to parents and caregivers for a sense of safety and security — even more so in times of crisis." + a photo a girl cast in shadows looking out the window of her home

When war or conflict makes the headlines, it can cause feelings such as fear, sadness and anger wherever you live. Here are 8 tips on how to approach the conversation with your child and to provide them with support and comfort: https://www.unicefusa.org/talking-about-conflict-bsky

In #Gaza, Fatima offers a glimpse into life affected by war: a pink-painted bedroom damaged by bombardment, a living room now used as a charging station for neighbors' cellphones — the family's only source of income.

And yet despite this destruction, her hope endures:

A man smiles broadly while carrying a blue UNICEF backpack filled with medical supplies. He walks across a scenic landscape with a bright blue sky, mountains and clouds in the background.

A health worker smiles while conducting a health screening for a child. Behind the worker, a mother holds her child on her lap, smiling.

A health worker smiles while holding an infant in her arms. Behind her are posters with health information.

To the doctors, nurses, midwives, community health workers and so many others on the front lines — thank you for your courage, compassion and unwavering commitment to reaching the most vulnerable children and families with the care they deserve. 💙 #WorldHealthWorkerWeek

Meet UNICEF USA's Andrés Kragelund.

Andrés plays a critical role in leading UNICEF's emergency coordination efforts. He's taking us behind the scenes for a look at this work in action, the impact of funding cuts — and how he holds onto hope.

"5 Ways Conflict in the Middle East Impacts Children Conflict disrupts and endangers children's lives in all kinds of ways that jeopardize their safety, health and well-being." + a child eating from a therapeutic food packet

As multiple conflict-related crises intensify across the Middle East, UNICEF is working with partners to expand emergency assistance and reach more children with urgently needed protection and support.

Here is a look at five critical areas of impact: https://www.unicefusa.org/me-conflict-bsky

The impact of war on children across the Middle East UNICEF spokesperson Ricardo Pires discusses the impact of war on children across the Middle East.

After a month of escalating violence in the Middle East, over one million children in #Lebanon and #Iran have been displaced from home. "Uprooting children from their homes is uprooting children from the childhood," UNICEF's @ricardopires.bsky.social tells ABC News.

Going the Distance: In the #WestBank, UNICEF and partners are bringing vital medical services directly to communities through mobile health clinics — ensuring families can access care even in the most difficult circumstances.

Go behind the scenes with the dedicated teams making it happen:

Suhaba was 4 years old and severely malnourished when she arrived at a day-care centre in Kabul.

Her mother Anita called it a great relief when she recovered.

This is what happens when screening, prevention, and treatment work together under one roof.

As the conflict in the Middle East continues, Afghan families who have been living in Iran are arriving at the Islam Qala and other border crossings with only what they can carry, unsure about what lies ahead.

Here's how @afghanistan.unicef.org is supporting returnees, and how you can help:

A 12-Year-Old's Resilience in Gaza | UNICEF USA For nearly 1 million children across Gaza, everyday life is shaped by the impacts of conflict.

In #Gaza, Fatima offers a glimpse into life affected by war: a pink-painted bedroom damaged by bombardment, a living room now used as a charging station for neighbors' cellphones — the family's only source of income.

And yet despite this destruction, her hope endures:

"'I Almost Lost My Daughter to Cholera' — Mother in Haiti Turns Pain Into Action Faced with a cholera outbreak and lack of sanitation infrastructure, Oriata sparked a community movement to improve hygiene practices — and public health. A look at UNICEF's role in supporting local initiatives in Haiti that are driving change and transforming lives." + a photo of Oriata and her daughter Noel-Dina

Thanks to timely medical care, Oriata's daughter, 11-year-old Noel-Dina, survived cholera — but the experience became a turning point for both, and for their community in #Haiti.

Learn how Oriata is mobilizing her neighbors and making a lasting impact: https://www.unicefusa.org/oriatas-story-bsky

An Interview with Amanda Gorman - Believer Magazine Amanda Gorman was the youngest inaugural poet in US history when her performance of “The Hill We Climb” made her a household name. The nation’s first-ever youth poet laureate was so nervous, she pumpe...

Thrilled to see UNICEF Ambassador @amandagorman.bsky.social featured in the latest issue of @thebeliever.net. In a wide-ranging interview, she talks about UNICEF's Poems for Peace program and why "the holistic education of the child" is so important.

An inspiring read:

"A 12-Year-Old's Resilience in Gaza Children in Gaza have been exposed to traumatic events no child should ever witness. But they are not giving up. With support from UNICEF and partners, they're setting their sights on recovery and a better, safer future for all." + a photo of her Fatima playing at home with her younger siblings

In Fatima’s world, the hum of drones in #Gaza has become the constant soundtrack of childhood. Yet her voice and her dreams remain strong, a reminder that with loss comes the fragile hope of what still can be rebuilt.

This is her story: https://www.unicefusa.org/fatimas-story-bsky

"The simplest right I have is to be with my family, to all be together and not be afraid of the sound of planes and airstrikes."

As Zahra and Nour fight for their lives in #Lebanon, we continue to call for the protection of all children. This violence must end.

An average of 19,000 children displaced daily as escalating violence uproots 20 per cent of Lebanon's population in three weeks This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in Lebanon, Marcoluigi Corsi – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

In just three weeks, more than 370,000 children have been forced out of their homes in Lebanon, an average of at least 19,000 girls and boys displaced every single day.

www.unicef.org/press-releases/average-19000-children-displaced-daily-escalating-violence-uproots-20-cent-lebanons

Fadeela, a mother of five, works as a nutritionist in Golo, Central Darfur.

Amina, a midwife, at a UNICEF-supported health facility in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan.

Mahla, a social worker, in a safe space for women and girls established by UNICEF in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan.

Latifa volunteers at a safe learning space established by UNICEF in Tawila, North Darfur.

In the middle of one of the world's most devastating humanitarian crises, these women showed up.

These frontline workers in #Sudan are providing care for displaced children and families when they need it most, with support from UNICEF. Learn more about their heroic work: https://buff.ly/UccN6rl

The Middle East humanitarian crisis and its worsening impact on children UNICEF's Ted Chaiban details the growing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East, where thousands of children have been killed or injured and hundreds of thousands displaced by ongoing conflict. ---- Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.vis...

"Every day, children are paying a price." UNICEF's Ted Chaiban talks with ABC News about how escalating violence in the Middle East is endangering health workers, disrupting education and upending young lives: