My name is Nargis, I’m an Afghan girl born and grown up in Afghanistan.  My family and I were also among the thousands of people who fled Afghanistan almost one year ago. Migration has never been a choice for us, but we had no other option to continue our normal life and just have the … Continued

2022 has been a year of unprecedented levels of hunger. At least 828 million people now wonder where their next meal will come from. Hunger is the greatest crisis facing developing countries today, with many on the brink of famine. But what is famine? What causes it and how can it be prevented? Continue reading … Continued

For 18 month old Ghosson, her struggle against Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) is a story of survival. It is an example of how you can help prevent curable diseases like Severe Acute Malnutrition in Yemen, and across the globe. By providing simple but life-saving supplies to children in dire need, like Ghosson, you can help … Continued

Making a Will is probably one of the most important things you can do. It allows you to take care of your loved ones and share your values by leaving a charitable gift to causes you are passionate about. Yet research would indicate that approximately only 40% of Irish households have written a Will. This … Continued

Ukraine: On the Edge of a Global Catastrophe The war in Ukraine, conflict, climate and COVID-19  have led to soaring food prices across the world and to a major nutrition crisis. Across the world millions of children are at increasing risk of death. The number of people facing crisis levels of hunger worldwide has more … Continued

Ukrainian children today have witnessed the terrible reality of war. Their childhood is now being spent in fear, hiding in shelters, on the move, or in a new country. It causes great stress not only for children but also for parents and caregivers. As a host to a new family or as a family who … Continued

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