From the bottom of our hearts, thank youThis year, UNICEF celebrated 75 years of pursuing a better world for all children. From providing needed winter supplies in countries like Afghanistan to distributing COVID-19 vaccines across the globe through COVAX, whenever and wherever children are in need — UNICEF is there. As we look forward to 2022, we’re motivated to continue the global fight to end the pandemic and seek a more equitable world for children.
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We need vaccine equity — NOW!COVAX’s mission to vaccinate the world is more urgent than ever and UNICEF’s role is essential to ensure that low and middle-income countries have access to COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccine delivery is crucial to stopping new variants and making a return to normal life possible. With over a billion COVID-19 vaccine doses shipped via COVAX to 144 countries, ensuring vaccine equity is the way forward.
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Super Typhoon Rai in the PhilippinesOn December 16th, Super Typhoon Rai struck the southeastern part of the Philippines, leaving over 946,097 children in need of urgent assistance. Initial shipments of emergency supplies were dispatched to aid families in crisis that included hygiene kits, water purification tablets and more to support children and families in need. Yet, continued relief is needed as the pandemic exacerbates children's health issues and as climate-related disasters increase year over year.
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Protecting children from malnutrition today, tomorrow and always
Years of conflict in Yemen have torn the country apart and taken a serious toll on the country’s youngest inhabitants. Over 2 million children under the age of five in Yemen are suffering from acute malnutrition, but there’s hope to be found in even the most severe cases of malnutrition. UNICEF has been working in Yemen since the conflict escalated in 2015, helping to provide direct, lifesaving assistance. There’s hope for children like Aseel — take a look at the real-life heroes working hard to save lives.
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