Myth: Child poverty only exists in low-income countries. Fact: No country is immune. In rich and poor countries alike, millions of children face poverty. Every country must invest to #EndChildPoverty.

Nearly 1 in 5 children live in conflict zones. In 2024, UNICEF delivered almost $690 million in cash assistance to 3.5 million crisis-affected families across 48 countries, reaching over 15 million children with vital support. #WorldHumanitarianDay

When families face a crisis, cash gives them the power to decide—what to eat, where to sleep, and how to keep kids healthy and in school. It’s flexible, fast, and effective. Learn more: #WorldHumanitarianDay

Peru cut severe child poverty by 2.4% per year between 2008 - 2012 through:. · Cash transfers.· Early child development programme.· Education reforms like extended school days. Learn what works to reduce child poverty:

Nearly half of the global youth labor force is either unemployed or working yet still living in poverty. Young women are disproportionately affected. We must expand skills training and invest in gender-responsive digital inclusion. #YouthDay

Despite facing overlapping crises, Lebanon launched its first National Social Protection Strategy and scaled child-focused programmes like Haddi and Min Ila. Explore more from our resource pack:

Over 1.8 billion children lack any form of social protection. Child benefits are proven to address poverty and improve children’s wellbeing. Investing in social protection is investing in children’s futures.

Prioritizing investments in children is critical not only to end child poverty, but also to accelerate the SDGs. Read the recap of the #FfD4 side event co-organized by UNICEF, Spain and Qatar on 2 July 2025 in Spain.

3.5 million children in Ukraine are living without access to basic necessities, including adequate food, shelter and essential services due to the on-going crisis. Children must be at the heart of Ukraine’s recovery efforts. Read more via @UNICEF_UA:

Cyclones devastate lives but they don’t have to destroy children’s futures. From cash assistance to pregnant women in Bangladesh to climate-resilient classrooms in Mozambique, we’re building resilient systems and communities before the storm hits:

RT @UNICEF_CAR: Olga, a resident of Paoua became a widow recently. She does all she can to provide an education for her 10 children. UNIC….

RT @UNICEFAfrica: For the first time, the #G20 has agreed to a Ministerial Call to Action on social protection. This includes a concrete t….

RT @UNICEFAfrica: Families are children’s first line of defense. But in Eastern and Southern Africa, poverty, disability & crises continue….

RT @UNICEFBD: When Cyclone Hamoon struck Cox’s Bazar, Sharmin’s family lost nearly everything. In the aftermath, UNICEF provided emergency….

RT @UNICEF_vietnam: 🌱 Every child has the right to the best start in life. In Gia Lai province, over 240 families in the Ba Na community a….

In Bangladesh, Cambodia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, shock-responsive programmes provided cash assistance to over 1.8M people affected by floods, cyclones and inflation. Learn how these investments are protecting vulnerable people and building resilience.

RT @unicefsomalia: In #Jariiban, the Child-Sensitive Social Protection programme is supporting pregnant and lactating women with cash trans….

Nearly three out of four children worldwide are not shielded from the lifelong effects of poverty and discrimination. See how UNICEF supports children in over 140 countries, from cash transfers to social welfare services.

RT @UNICEFMyanmar: UNICEF cash assistance is more than aid. It's dignity. It allows mothers like Zin Mar, who cares for her son with disabi….

RT @unicefssudan: 📍🇸🇸. Over 2 M children are at risk of malnutrition. @UNICEF & partners are responding with integrated nutrition services….