What is Happening in Ukraine? On 24 February, the Russian Federation announced a military operation in Ukraine. This will have a major impact on the lives of children and families throughout the country. This is the latest development in an eight-year armed conflict. This conflict started in 2014 in Eastern Ukraine. The last eight years … Continued

Here’s how you, our donors, helped save the lives of children in need all around the world in 2021! Your donations have made an enormous difference and have helped children not only survive but thrive. Read on to learn how! Vaccines For All Mountains and landslides can’t stop your help. On the edge of Nepal’s … Continued

Change for Good Giveaway Terms & Conditions This prize (the “Prize”) consists of: Return trans-Atlantic flights for two adults only. Please see below for full terms and conditions of the prize. Note that a minimum advance booking notice of 4 weeks will apply. The Prize winner should first check www.aerlingus.com for their preferred flight date/time … Continued

One Million Children on the Edge One million children in Afghanistan are at immediate risk of dying. Without access to life-saving treatment, these children will die from severe acute malnutrition. With the economy collapsed, a prolonged drought and a terrible food crisis, children are facing a disaster right now. UNICEF teams are reporting that half … Continued

“I’m going to meet the Taoiseach!!!”. I think that’s what I shouted at my mam and dad after I took the call from UNICEF Ireland. Each year around World Children’s Day, UNICEF organises a #KidsTakeOver event. Kids from all around the world take over key roles in media, politics, business, sport, and entertainment. Here in … Continued

Our mission to rid the world of COVID-19. Marwan Mohamed Abdulfatah Al-Shami has been the Immunisation Officer at UNICEF Yemen for almost two years now. Before that, he was a cold chain and vaccine management consultant with UNICEF at the Ibb field office for 3 years. It’s his job, just like many of our colleagues … Continued

Delivering vaccines around the world – UNICEF’s supporters help to protect the most vulnerable in communities from Uganda to Nepal. Since early 2021, UNICEF’s teams have been working hard to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare workers and the most vulnerable across the world. Thanks to the incredible support of our donors, we have delivered almost … Continued

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a hugely negative impact on children’s lives, making them one of its biggest victims. Lives that were already tough have been made unbearable by COVID-19, and children of all ages and backgrounds have been affected. Read on to learn how children have become the hidden victims of the pandemic. Rise … Continued

In March, India witnessed a deadly surge in COVID-19 cases. The numbers of patients overwhelmed health facilities and hospitals, leaving critical medical supplies running extremely low. Thanks to the swift response of our donors, UNICEF delivered vital medical supplies and equipment and continued to support the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in India. Dr. … Continued

No one is safe until we are all safe. It’s the message one Donegal community has taken to its heart, inspiring thousands of people nationwide to fundraise in support of UNICEF’s global COVID-19 vacination programme. Islanders on Arranmore decided to act even as South Asia continues to battle a second deadly wave of infection.  After … Continued

1. Extreme Poverty – 1.2 Million Children on the Edge The State of Palestine is experiencing a long-term humanitarian crisis. The political situation, an ongoing financial crisis, the continuing violence and COVID -19, has left 1.2 million children in real need. These children are experiencing lives of deprivation, violence and poverty. In the Gaza Strip, … Continued

Therese Dooley, UNICEF South Asia WASH Adviser Carlow woman Therese Dooley has dedicated her career to the humanitarian and development sector, spending over 30 years honing her speciality – water, sanitation and hygiene or WASH.  She has been based in South Asia for the last five years, during which time she has worked on UNICEF … Continued