Youssef is using a Braille machine at school.

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Children are born ready

Children are an unstoppable force. But too often, childhood is interrupted by wars, climate crisis and economic and global instability.

So whilst, children are born ready, the world is not.

At UNICEF, making childhood unstoppable means working alongside communities, partners, and supporters to make the world ready for children.

Together we are making childhood unstoppable. For every child.

Discover more about our work.

Meet unstoppable children

Read their stories

Meet Youssef

Learning without limits

8-year-old Youssef started school just last year in Syria.

With support from his devoted parents, he is learning to read and write for the first time, using a braille typewriter. His unstoppable attitude is helping him chase his dream of becoming a teacher.

My first day at school was beautiful. I learned about education and how others study. And I discovered there’s something called a school break!

Youssef

Inclusive education, lasting impact

Youssef is one of 9,000 children in 2024, learning through our inclusive education programme.

He recently became Syria’s Champion in the Arabic Reading Challenge, cheered on by his parents, school and local community.

We’re making the world ready for children

We began in 1946 with a clear purpose: to protect and uphold the rights of every child. Today, that mission is more urgent than ever.

We work to remove barriers so every child can grow up healthy, safe and learning. Together, we strengthen education, healthcare and welfare systems, to support communities and protect children.

This isn’t about one-off acts, but about carefully considered collective actions that create lasting change, opening opportunities and building a better world for every child.