In Nepal's Nuwakot district, "children and caregivers are very vulnerable right now," Sushila Paneru, a psychosocial counsellor, tells UNICEF. "Many can't even make eye contact with us." Here's how UNICEF is supporting mental health teams to help families as they put their lives back together:

Helping Families Manage Grief and Fear After Nepal Floods

UNICEF-supported teams are providing much-needed psychosocial support for children and caregivers devastated by recent flash floods in Nepal.

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Incorporating early childhood interventions into existing global health and nutrition programs can help children reach their full potential. Join us in urging Congress to reauthorize and pass the Global Child Thrive Act. Take action #ForEveryChild: https://www.unicefusa.org/thrive-bsky

Two years ago in Bangladesh, a delayed diagnosis of diabetes put Sayma's life at risk. Her story is a reminder that for children living with non-communicable diseases, consistent and affordable care can mean the difference between a childhood interrupted and one not only restored but reinforced.

UNICEF’s Support for Primary Health Care Helps Children with NCDs Reclaim Their Futures

With support from Eli Lilly and Company to UNICEF USA, UNICEF is helping strengthen primary health care for children living with NCDs in Bangladesh.

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UNICEF works to ensure that every child is healthy, educated, protected and respected. It can’t continue to do that without America’s support. If you believe in a better world #ForEveryChild, urge Congress to support funding for UNICEF now: https://www.unicefusa.org/funding-bsky

In #Nepal, "The children and caregivers are very vulnerable right now," says UNICEF psychosocial counselor Sushila Paneru. "They are under so much stress and pain." Here's how mental health specialists like her are helping families recover from the trauma they've experienced:

When reading is made fun and accessible, every child can flourish! 📚 Young learners build their confidence in a catch-up class in Rwanda's Nyarugenge district. A nationwide learning program supported by UNICEF is helping students like them realize their potential. #LiteracyDay

“When I see the water truck coming, I feel excited,” says 6-year-old Rania, from Masafer Yatta, southern #WestBank. For Rania, it means her family can drink, cook and wash. This year, UNICEF trucking has provided over 15.8 million liters of water to 10,000 people across 30 West Bank communities.

In #Haiti, increasing violence has displaced 1.5 people and has interrupted critical services across the country. Despite funding cuts, UNICEF remains on the ground, determined to keep delivering support and protection to children.

Helping your kids understand their right to privacy — and to make good choices when navigating the digital world — will help keep them safe. Here is some guidance on what to say during these important conversations. #DisruptingHarm

How to Talk to Kids About Staying Safe Online

Conversation starters for parents and caregivers.

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Intense bombardment has damaged or destroyed over 80 percent of health facilities across #Gaza, leaving Palestinian families without access to the health care they need to survive and thrive. UNICEF-supported health centers are working to fill these gaps and deliver services closer to communities:

"The family that’s practiced in talking honestly about what each of them is finding online will keep adapting as technology shifts, in a way no fixed lesson plan can." Our President and CEO, Michael Nyenhuis, on how parents can help keep kids safe online: https://www.unicefusa.org/mjn-safe-online

According to UNICEF's recent Children's Climate Risk Report, over a billion children are now facing at least three overlapping #climate hazards. Often, those at greatest risk live in places where critical services are already strained, making it that much harder for children to cope and recover.

Understanding Children's Climate Risks

Understanding who is affected most, and where, is an important step toward reducing these risks and protecting children's futures.

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Privacy settings and parental controls are important tools for protecting children’s right to privacy and keeping them safe, but it's also important to teach kids how to navigate the online world responsibly on their own. A checklist for parents and caregivers — and pointers on #DisruptingHarm:

How to Protect Your Child's Privacy Online

Mitigating risks for children growing up with digital technology Children growing up in today's world face greater risks to their privacy, identity, reputation and safety than ever before.

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In a harrowing moment, Sonika was able to get her younger brother to safety before the flash flood in #Nepal swept her home away. Now, she and her family are trying to work out what comes next. Sonika's story, and a look at how UNICEF is helping communities recover: http://unicefusa.org/sonika-bsky

This week in #Nepal, mental health support teams have been mobilized, and UNICEF is working to identify, register and reunite children separated from their families. Critical supplies for about 19,000 people have also been provided to Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. Our latest humanitarian update:

Nepal Flash Floods: Children Need Help Urgently

More than 17,000 children in Nepal are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance following catastrophic flash floods.

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Not every message a child receives is dangerous. But some are. Sexual abuse involving technology can start in everyday conversations and escalate before a child grasps what's happening. No child or young person should face this alone. They need safer spaces and stronger protection. #DisruptingHarm

For some children, digital spaces can become places where they are subjected to sexual exploitation and abuse. A new UNICEF report drawing on Disrupting Harm data looks at children’s experiences across 21 countries, the scale of the issue and what’s needed to better protect them. #DisruptingHarm

How Digital Technologies Enable Child Sexual Abuse

A UNICEF report points to an urgent need for action by governments, technology companies and others to better protect children in the digital age.

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Here are five proven methods for ensuring that Meta settlement funds can actually deliver on the promise to make children's lives better:

$17 Billion Is on the Table for Children: Let Them Have a Seat

Five proven methods for ensuring that Meta settlement funds can actually deliver on the promise to make children’s lives better.

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More than 9 million children under 5 vaccinated. What comes next? Angola is using lessons from recent polio campaigns to reach more children, strengthen surveillance and improve future vaccination efforts alongside WHO, UNICEF, and other partners. #EndPolio 👉 Learn more: https://endpol.io/4htivvh

Angola steps up its strategy to eradicate polio

Following two national polio vaccination campaigns and two campaigns carried out in coordination with the Republic of Namibia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in border areas, which enabled mo...

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13-year-old Sonika was at home with her family when flash flooding swept into the village of Bhaise in Nuwakot, #Nepal. Her mother handed her some money and her 3-year-old brother, Sajan, and told her to run. They narrowly escaped.

Two years ago in Bangladesh, a delayed diagnosis of diabetes put Sayma's life at risk. Her story is a reminder that for children living with non-communicable diseases, consistent and affordable care can mean the difference between a childhood interrupted and one not only restored but reinforced.

UNICEF’s Support for Primary Health Care Helps Children with NCDs Reclaim Their Futures

With support from Eli Lilly and Company to UNICEF USA, UNICEF is helping strengthen primary health care for children living with NCDs in Bangladesh.

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Scenes from a UNICEF-supported mental health support session in Nuwakot, #Nepal. Through group activities and counseling, trained professionals are providing a safe space for families to share their experiences, learn ways to manage stress and begin to regain a sense of safety after the floods.

Children who survived the floods in #Nepal now face heightened risks of disease, malnutrition, violence and exploitation. UNICEF is on the ground and scaling up support, but we urgently need more resources to reach every child in need. Here's how you can help: https://www.unicefusa.org/nepal_bsky

We've reduced polio cases by more than 99%. So why does the final stretch matter so much? Because until polio is eradicated everywhere, children remain at risk. A new Nature editorial examines why global commitment must continue to #EndPolio 👉 https://endpol.io/4qa3sJ2

Polio will come roaring back if the task of eradicating it isn’t finished soon

Eliminating polio is within reach — if countries see it as an essential public-health priority.

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If we want better outcomes for children, we must improve how decisions affecting them are made. That begins with making sure youth have a seat at the table.

Inside Look: How UNICEF USA Is Advancing Child-Centered Governance in the U.S. — and Why It Matters

UNICEF USA Chief Program Officer Darla Silva discusses the critical role of youth voices in shaping local policies in their cities and communities.

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Earlier this year, UNICEF and GSMA launched a #UReport poll asking young people about their digital experiences, drawing responses across 119 countries. Here's what they had to say about how governments and tech companies can make online spaces safer and more supportive:

What Do Young People Really Think About Life Online?

U-Reporters from around the world share what they think governments and companies should do to make digital spaces safer and more supportive.

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In #Nepal, UNICEF is delivering critical supplies to the hardest-hit communities, including... - Medical tents - Bed nets - Ready-to-use therapeutic food for children with acute malnutrition - Hygiene kits A closer look at humanitarian relief efforts so far, including how to help:

Deadly Flash Flooding Hits Nepal

More than 17,000 children in Nepal are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance following catastrophic flash floods.

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Intense bombardment and the destruction of medical infrastructure have left many children in #Gaza without access to basic health care. To prevent further deaths and to lay the foundation for recovery, UNICEF is working with partners to re-establish essential health services across the Gaza Strip:

Delivering Health Services to Mothers and Children in Gaza

UNICEF-supported health facilities provide urgently needed care for children and their families across the Gaza Strip. [video]

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For a humanitarian worker, there are few better feelings than seeing a child reunited with their parents. But the flip side of that is that there will be many, many children in Nepal who have lost parents, and many, many parents who have lost their children. W/ @dannyefreeman.bsky.social

"In an emergency, every hour counts." In northern #Nepal, UNICEF is working with partners to deliver urgently needed supplies and restore basic services for children and families affected by the recent floods. Here's how you can support these efforts: https://www.unicefusa.org/nepal_bsky