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In the village of Gourel-Ceno-Dedji, located in the Kayes region of Mali, a significant milestone has been achieved: for the first time, two girls have successfully earned the Diploma of Completion of Fundamental Education (DEF). This village faces a troublingly high rate of school dropouts, with three out of four children failing to complete the second cycle of fundamental education.
30 years of uneven progress for adolescent girls

This International Women’s Day, a new UNICEF, Plan International and UN Women report highlights that gains have been made for young women and girls, but efforts remain insufficient.

A UNICEF aid worker delivers humanitarian supplies to kids and their families in need
How inflation is eroding the value of charitable donations

The rising cost of living is making it harder to bridge the gap between donations received, and the aid needed for children. Together, we can explore ways to ensure that every child receives the support they deserve, regardless of economic challenges.

Students of Central School, Port Vila, Vanuatu with their backpacks on the second day of school. These backpacks were distributed by UNICEF staff to children affected by the recent earthquake.
The Good News, February Edition

Providing stability and hope for vulnerable children through education

Op-ed by UNICEF Aotearoa CEO, Michelle Sharp: Persistent poverty is a political choice – it's time to make the right call

Michelle Sharp is chief executive of UNICEF Aotearoa.

Sudan Woman tending to her garden wearing UNICEF blue
Hope Amid Hardship: Sudan’s Ongoing Crisis

During Sudan's serious crisis, we are determined to be there for every child.

Innovation Manager at Les Mills International, Jo Perkins, and other representatives from partners across the Asia Pacific region, warmly welcomed by the health practitioners at the Daun Keo health centre, Siem Reap.
Innovation Manager at Les Mills International, Jo Perkins, heads to Cambodia

For Jo Perkins, Innovation Manager at Les Mills International, it was an unforgettable experience to go on a once in a lifetime trip to the field with UNICEF. To see the actual scale and impact of the programmes and work being done on the ground for kids and their communities.

Former UNICEF 2023 Young Ambassador, Thomas Blakie
Op-ed: Former UNICEF 2023 Young Ambassador, Thomas Blakie on the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill

Young people shut out of decisions about their own future as government ignores public opposition to Crown Minerals Amendment Bill

Genesis Alvarez (5 years old) and Kiara Mejia (6 years old) walk into a field at the back of their house in Olintepeque, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Other ways you can support UNICEF

We know that many folks in Aotearoa want to do good and share our vision of making the world better for kids. We also know that it’s not that easy for many to donate monthly or even regularly. So we thought we’d share other options sothat good-hearted New Zealanders can show up and do their bit in a meaningful way.

The 2024 UNICEF Aotearoa Young Ambassadors standing outside New Zealand's parliament.
Op-Ed: UNICEF Aotearoa Young Ambassador Olivia (18) speaks up

In the wake of COP 29, UNICEF Aotearoa Young Ambassador Olivia (18) from Waikane speaks up

A collective of young midwife and nursing students in Katsina state, Nigeria, collaborating to generate ideas on the application of NLP within the context of the GESP Project.
The Good News, November Edition

For over 75 years, education has always been a core theme in our mahi around the world. A child’s right to learn is universal, no matter where they live or what their circumstances are. Whether it’s part of an emergency response or supporting governments with long term solutions, everything we do weaves in education.

Manija, a volunteer, shows mothers how to cook a nutritious meal at the UNICEF-supported Qalai Ishaq health post in Nangarhar province, eastern Afghanistan. 
Solving world hunger... is UNICEF making an impact?

For decades people across the world have seen images and campaign drives to help solve this problem of providing food for kids in dire circumstances ... which begs the question, are the donations and appeals making an impact? The short answer is yes, but like most things, it’s complicated.

Solar panels powering the water network installed by UNICEF with support from UNCERF in Masumbuko in Ituri province, DR Congo on June 19, 2024.
The Good News October

In this edition of The Good News, we dive into three unique stories where solar power has ignited change that’ll have a positive impact for generations to come.