Liokelo delivers a powerful statement on behalf of Girl Parliamentarians, urging meaningful participation and stronger systems to protect and advance children’s rights.

Hunger Crisis in Malawi leads to malnutrition among children

Discover how World Vision’s Safe Space in Tigray helps women and girls like Aberash and Mizan find protection, support, and rebuild their lives after conflict.

A football tournament in Juba, South Sudan, empowers girls to learn, lead, and dream big—proving sports can build confidence and promote equality in education.

Meet Alic, a strong South Sudanese woman who overcame adversity, from childhood illness and domestic violence to devastating floods. Through participation in the 2025 Disaster Risk and Preparedness Training, she gained vital skills to protect her family and community. Her inspiring journey highlights the power of empowerment, knowledge, and hope in transforming lives.

FY25 was a year of hard choices and courageous leadership. In the face of escalating global crises, we responded to 108 emergencies, reaching nearly 36 million people—including over 18 million children—with life-saving food, cash, health care, education, and protection. Determined to do more with less, we reimagined humanitarian operations, driving cost-efficiency and resilience while embracing digital transformation. Artificial intelligence and automation helped reinvest savings into communities, even as funding tightened. We strengthened the sector through training and surge capacity, deepened partnerships to champion child-focused humanitarian action, and pushed for a Humanitarian Reset—an aid system that is decentralised, inclusive, and accountable. In the world’s most fragile contexts, we proved that children can thrive when compassion meets purpose. FY25 wasn’t just about responding to crises—it was about shaping the future of humanitarian action.

In today’s world where millions of children still go to school hungry, Mary Njeri, Global School Meals Director, puts a spotlight on school meal programmes—costing less than a cup of coffee per child—that are transforming lives and boosting learning worldwide. With proven impact and high returns, Mary urges governments, donors to make school meals a global priority so no child is left behind.

New findings from UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2025 remind us that more than 417 million children are severely deprived in at least two essential areas of life.