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Every #Halloween costume marks a year, and every year, kids have helped make a difference for children around the world. Some things you never grow out of. This October, give like a kid again. Order your FREE Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF boxes now: https://www.unicefusa.org/tot26-bsky #ToT4UNICEF 🎃

76 years ago, teacher Mary Emma Allison and minister Clyde Allison wondered how they could make a difference through trick-or-treating. That Halloween, kids in their Philadelphia neighborhood collected 🪙s alongside 🍬 — raising $17 for UNICEF. It was the start of a national #ToT4UNICEF tradition:

One week until #ElectionDay! 🗳️ Do you have your voting plan? Your vote helps decide who makes the laws and budgets that affect children, here in the U.S. and around the world. Our nonpartisan voter guide can help you check your registration, plan how you’ll vote and advocate #ForEveryChild:

After years of disruption, loss and devastation, many children in #Gaza have returned to the classroom — and they're holding on to hope for their future. Hear from students on their first day of school about what it means to be learning again:

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is back this Halloween — and UNICEF Ambassador Laurie Hernandez is joining in. 💙 Giving back has always been part of Laurie’s family. This October, she’s supporting #ToT4UNICEF. So can you: https://www.unicefusa.org/tot26-bsky 🎃

A 2010 visit to Malawi inspired @ms.now's @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social to partner with UNICEF USA to find a way to provide desks and scholarships for girls. The #KINDFund has since changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of school children in the African nation.

With #Halloween just days away, many families across the country are getting ready to go door-to-door with their #ToT4UNICEF boxes, collecting coins to fund lifesaving programs for children around the world. Every nickel, every dime, every quarter — all of it adds up to make a real difference.

With polio transmission rates near historic lows, the world faces a defining moment in polio eradication, UNICEF warns: either finish the job now, or face recurring outbreaks and continued suffering. For #WorldPolioDay, here are five facts about what it will take to #EndPolio once and for all:

From the icy shores of Antarctica to communities around the world, the message this #WorldPolioDay is clear: Together, we #EndPolio 🐧❄️

When a polio outbreak was confirmed in Papua New Guinea (PNG) last May, we partnered with the PNG government, with support from Australia, for three mass vaccination campaigns to keep over four million children safe. Together, let's #EndPolio and help children thrive. #WorldPolioDay

Today is #WorldPolioDay! Every child has the right to grow up healthy and free from the threat of polio. Let’s renew our commitment and guarantee a polio-free future for our children. #WorldPolioDay2026 #EndPolio #PolioFreeAfghanistan

Polio anywhere is a threat to children everywhere. UNICEF and partners are working around the world to vaccinate children and end polio for good. This #WorldPolioDay, here’s what you need to know — and how you can help us finish the fight. #EndPolio

Election Day is nearly here. Here's how to make sure you're ready to vote, and why it matters #ForEveryChild:

What does the “Plus” in PolioPlus mean? 🧐 In Pakistan, polio vaccination efforts help communities access more than vaccines. Rotary & its partners are supporting clean water, disease education, and access to healthcare: on.rotary.org/3WmEDyJ #EndPolio #WorldPolioDay

Eight children have been reported killed and 20 injured in just six days across the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of children killed since the announcement of the October 2025 ceasefire to 351. www.unicef.org/press-releas...

Did you know that UNICEF helps to vaccinate more than 400 million children against polio globally every year? Ahead of #WorldPolioDay, learn how these efforts protect communities from the disease. #EndPolio

"I brought my 5 grandchildren for vaccination & even used a wheelbarrow to get children to the team," says Habibullah. Thanks to community mobilizers & vaccinators, the Multi-Antigen Accelerated Campaign helped reach zero-dose & under-vaccinated children with lifesaving vaccines. 💉 👶🏽

The lower the cost, the greater the impact! We’re proud to announce our new deal with UNICEF to reduce the price of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine by approximately 40%, saving US$ 50 million between 2027-2029: bit.ly/4kaLpkU

#Measles is on the rise across the United States. The best way to protect children and stop the spread is through vaccination: https://www.unicefusa.org/measles-status-bsky #VaccinesWork

Vaccines are often said to be victims of their own success because people forget how devastating these preventable diseases can be. But when vaccine rates fall, these forgotten diseases can return with a vengeance, with devastating consequences: bit.ly/482xuWU Via The Conversation

In the aftermath of the August flash floods in #Nepal, "parts of towns and villages look like ghost towns," reports @james-unicef.bsky.social. UNICEF remains on the ground, supporting families as they rebuild their lives — but flexible funding is urgently needed.

Nearly half of all children worldwide — roughly 1.1 billion — are already exposed to at least three overlapping climate-related hazards. El Niño will likely intensify these shocks. #ClimateChange

Welcome news. While needs remain immense, these lifesaving supplies are critical for vulnerable children and mothers across these 15+ countries.

We’re proud to support UNICEF’s work for children around the world. More about our partnership: link.planetplay.com/playforevery...

“I draw, I play, and I learn things I never knew. I want to become an artist” At a UNICEF-supported centre in Syria, Ghuson, 10, has a safe space to learn. ©UNICEF/Aljumaa

Ahead of Election Day, we teamed up with The Harris Poll to ask young people across the country how they see the road ahead and their place in shaping it. Find the full survey results: bit.ly/4yK0ZZ6

Food for Peace is one of the United States’ most impactful humanitarian aid investments. Congress must provide level funding for the program to continue saving children’s lives and address global hunger. If you agree, join us in the fight against child malnutrition by taking action now:

Cardiometabolic diseases are surging in low- and middle-income countries, threatening health systems and economies. At UNGA81, experts outlined how to expand access to lifesaving treatments and care.

Six out of ten children in Guatemala are growing up in multidimensional poverty, without access to the essentials every child needs to thrive: nutritious food, safe water, education, health care. Here's how UNICEF is strengthening systems to address these challenges, with U.S. Government support:

For the fourth year in a row, children in #Gaza will spend the winter months living in tents, without heat. UNICEF's Jonathan Veitch reports from Gaza City, where boxes containing clothing kits have arrived for distribution: "It's absolutely essential that the young children keep warm this winter."

For UNICEF Ambassador Sofia Carson, Halloween was a night to let her imagination run wild, something she's held onto throughout her life. This October, she's participating in #ToT4UNICEF — because we're all in this together. Learn how you can get involved: https://www.unicefusa.org/tot26-bsky 🎃

Children don't get a vote, so they need a voice. That's where you come in. Take action now to urge decision-makers to back the funding and policies children need. Learn more at act.unicefusa.org. #ForEveryChild

Conflict and climate disasters often fuel food and nutrition crises, heightening risks of child malnutrition. For #WorldFoodDay, learn more about UNICEF's emergency interventions to address urgent needs and longer-term system strengthening efforts to help with recovery:

No child should feel unsafe in school — or anywhere. Our hearts are with those affected by yesterday’s shooting in Bend, Oregon. For those speaking with children about this tragedy, here are ways to help support and comfort them throughout the conversation:

The Food for Peace program has played a key role in addressing global hunger and nutrition needs for over 70 years. Protecting this critical assistance must remain a priority. Join us in urging Congress to protect global child nutrition: https://www.unicefusa.org/food-for-peace-bsky #WorldFoodDay

As winter approaches, UNICEF is on the ground in #Gaza, delivering winter clothing, hygiene kits and water-resistant tarpaulins to children and families facing harsh conditions. Our colleagues are scaling up the response to reach 500,000 children, helping them stay warm and protected.

Nearly a week after a powerful earthquake struck #Panama, an estimated 38,000 people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Our global colleagues are delivering emergency supplies, keeping children learning, and working to protect them. You can help: https://www.unicefusa.org/panama-eq-bsky

UNICEF and Action Against Hunger warned today that acute malnutrition is worsening across Afghanistan, with over 4 million children expected to require treatment in 2027, the highest number recorded in the past five years. www.unicef.org/press-releas...

PlayForEveryChild is live: 10 PC games for $24.99 from PlanetPlay. 100% of PlanetPlay’s net profits from the bundle will be donated to support UNICEF’s work for children around the world. Ends midnight PT at the end of 22 Oct, while stocks last. link.planetplay.com/playforevery... @unicef.org

NBA champion and UNICEF supporter Harrison Barnes learned early on that giving isn't about having a lot; it's about showing up for each other. This October, he's joining #ToT4UNICEF to share how a night of costumes can be a night of connection too. Learn more: https://www.unicefusa.org/tot26-bsky

UNICEF is working closely with the Government of #Panama to ensure that children remain at the center of the humanitarian response and recovery efforts. Here's what you need to know, including how to help: https://www.unicefusa.org/panama-eq-bsky

This fall, UNICEF is bringing 350,000 children back to learning in more than 200 learning centers in #Gaza — part of one of the largest emergency education efforts in the world. Here's how students feel to be back in the classroom:

Routine immunizations have made diseases like #measles rare in many parts of the world. But when vaccination rates drop, preventable diseases come back — putting children and communities at risk. Facts matter. #VaccinesWork.

UNICEF estimates that 38,000 people, including 8,300 children, are in need of humanitarian assistance following the earthquake that struck Panama on October 9. www.unicef.org/press-releas...

We know that for children recovering from conflict and disaster, getting back to school is as vital as any lifesaving emergency response. Here's a look at how UNICEF is working to help out-of-school children in #Ethiopia return to the classroom, recover lost learning and reach their full potential: