UNICEF Ireland’s deputy director Kieran O’Brien reports from Mpendla Safe Park in South Africa.

It has been another busy day for Dr. Ahlam Al-Maqtari and her colleagues at the Al-Sabeen hospital in Yemen’s capital, Sana’a. Working tirelessly for long hours without a break, Dr. Al-Maqtari continues to treat injured children and other patients with medical complications who are ferried in from all parts of the city. “In the first … Continued

Entering the Ghazieh collective shelter in south Lebanon, I was struck by the conditions: women, men, the elderly, children, babies were all packed into small rooms rented for US$300 a month. They live in horrendous conditions – with no access to cooking facilities or decent sanitation. I was in one of the many locations across … Continued

Since March 26, nearly 8 million children in Yemen have been caught in a surge of conflict between militant, government and tribal forces. Even without conflict, children struggle in the Middle East’s most impoverished country. Only half the population of Yemen has safe water or adequate sanitation. One third of all babies are born underweight. … Continued

“We’re all living in this camp. I just hope nothing happens to my family.” Chahana, 13, shares the challenges of life in a Kathmandu camp built after the devastation of Nepal’s magnitude-7.9 earthquake. She is one of 1.7 million children affected by the environmental disaster. The #‎NepalEarthquake flattened more than 130,000 homes and left 3 … Continued

Ahead of the G7 Summit taking place in Germany in June 2015, 54 young people representing 19 countries, will come together for an intensive eight day programme called J7 to discuss global challenges and contribute to solutions. The J7 Summit is an opportunity for young people aged 14 to 18 to meet with other youth … Continued

  Eight-year old Sushmita Pariyar has always taken care of her younger siblings as she has busy parents. Now, a week on from the earthquake in Nepal, she’s watching them again, while her parents go door to door asking for help to rebuild their dilapidated house in Bagbazar, Kathmandu. But today she’s happy spending her time with … Continued

Orlando Bloom calls for support for children in Nepal, They need you more than ever.

  The deadly earthquake that hit Nepal early on Saturday has caused widespread damage, and more than 5,000 people are reported to have died. Aftershocks have continued to devastate the area since then, leaving 50,000 injured. The numbers of dead and injured are expected to be much higher as thousands lie trapped in the rubble. Millions of children are in … Continued

Last night was a sleepless one for most people in Kathmandu after Nepal earthquake. It was for me. Sleep does not come easily when the earth shakes violently every now and then. Sometimes it starts with a gentle rocking, followed by the strange noises that homes make when an earthquake rolls in. At other times, … Continued

The powerful earthquake that struck northwest of Kathmandu on Saturday has left more than 3,000 confirmed dead. An estimated 2.8 million children have been affected, including nearly 1 million who are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. Efforts to help survivors are underway. The earthquake has caused tremendous suffering; relief efforts intensify At least 940,000 … Continued

  Unicef Nepal’s Rupa Joshi updates on Kathmandu after this weekend’s devastating earthquake: “The shake was like nothing I have experienced in my 57 years. It was strong and it shook for a long time. Many old monuments, including famous temples and stupas have come down because of the earthquake. Many people fear Kathmandu will have very … Continued