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Emergency is one of UNICEF’s main programs. On this page, you will find more information about current and past UNICEF projects, child stories and ways you can get involved.

Fighting Ebola in West Africa

In this photo essay, see how UNICEF is working to contain the deadly Ebola outbreak in Liberia, West Africa.

Safa from Syria: an inspirational story

Safa lost her right leg while fleeing an attack in Syria. Now this brave six-year-old lives in a refugee camp in Jordan, where she and her family are gaining a sense of normalcy. See what a typical day is like for Safa in Za’atari.

A Personal Reflection on the Crisis in Syria

Bayan Yammout grew up in war-torn Beirut, experiencing first-hand the hardship conflict places on children – and the life-saving support UNICEF provides. Here are her thoughts on the current situation in Syria.