Hunger numbers stubbornly high for three consecutive years as global crises deepen: UN report
1 in 11 people worldwide faced hunger in 2023, 1 in 5 in Africa

1 in 11 people worldwide faced hunger in 2023, 1 in 5 in Africa
Learn about how we are helping build a better world for every child through some of our key global results for 2023.
With each passing week, families face new horrors in the Gaza Strip. The devastating attacks on schools and internally displaced sites continue, reportedly killing hundreds more Palestinians, many of them women and children, and leaving already overwhelmed hospitals buckling under the strain.
The world is changing, and not in a good way. As a teenager growing up, I slowly saw the environment around us changing. It's not just about ice caps melting or sea levels rising; it is about the impact on our everyday lives. Climate change isn’t an abstract idea but a fact that touches everyone.
We are always looking for new fundraising events to add to our calendar and warmly welcome your support. Charity events like these play a vital role in promoting UNICEF, and in advocating and fundraising on behalf of children in need. In return, we will offer you plenty of support along the way.
July 30 is International Day of Friendship, and that means something big here at UNICEF! Sometimes challenges can seem insurmountable before friends light the way. And that’s exactly what our incredible supporters do. The act of donating to UNICEF Canada means your friendship extends a helping hand to millions of children around the world, including in 200 countries where humanitarian crises pose extreme risk.
UNICEF Canada brings together experts to highlight the unique impacts of wildfires on children
UNICEF is working with our partners to identify and address the underlying barriers that enable child marriage. Learn More.
Elanur had a narrow escape during the earthquake in Türkiye. Her mother shares how good fortune and her daughter’s resilience are helping them during the recovery.
Statement by Catherine Russell (UNICEF Executive Director) and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (WHO Director General)
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