COVID-19

Hidden Heroes podcast cover art In this eight-episode podcast series, travel the globe to meet women and girls taking a stand against gender injustice – and saving lives along the way. Join host Beth Murphy for intimate conversations with these hidden heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each episode is followed by a “deep dive” companion piece, in…, Trailer,  , Episodes, Episode 8 (Deep Dive): In Community We Trust In this companion piece to “Feed the People” (Episode 7), Dr. Joia Mukherjee, Chief Medical Officer for Partners In Health, explains why community advocates are crucial for reaching people most in need with life-saving health care and services. Episode 7: Feed the People In one of the communities hit…, Behind the scenes, Gladys Vega, Executive Director of the Chelsea Collaborative, delivers food with a volunteer to a family with positive COVID cases and in need. Principle Pictures Episode 7. Gladys Vega (right), Executive Director of the Chelsea Collaborative, helps coordinate food deliveries for families in need in Massachusetts, United States, during the COVID-…, Credits, Hidden Heroes is produced by Principle Pictures. It is hosted and reported by social justice journalist, filmmaker and impact producer Beth Murphy. Written and produced by Amory Sivertson. Sadie Zuch is the associate producer. Mix and sound design by Mike Moschetto. Editing by Erika Lantz. Additional field production by Najwa Alawi, Shoaib…, More UNICEF to explore

The latest wave of COVID-19 is having a devastating impact on children and their families

A deadly surge in COVID-19 cases has placed an enormous strain on health and critical care facilities in India, leaving vulnerable families paying a particularly steep price.  “Urgent action is needed to avert further tragic loss of life.” UNICEF has already sent critical lifesaving supplies  including oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests and…, UNICEF’s support, UNICEF and partners are doing everything they can to keep children and their families safe and healthy. UNICEF is  delivering thousands of life-saving oxygen concentrators procured as part of the  Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-A)  initiative for the immediate response. India. Oxygen concentrators are brought into a community health…

Welcome to the world Daisy Dove Bloom! We are honoured to introduce Goodwill Ambassadors Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's new bundle of joy and to share this message from the proud parents with the world: We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter.   But we know we’re the lucky ones and not everyone can…, Introducing Daisy Dove Bloom, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom baby Daisy Dove Bloom, A gift from you today can help UNICEF provide essential supplies, A newborn baby smiles A midwifery kit with essential birth supplies, sterile equipment, medicines and newborn support items to equip a maternity ward.  在尼泊尔廓尔喀区由联合国儿童基金会支持的初级医疗中心，祖母金玛雅 · 什雷斯塔温暖着刚出生三天孙子的双脚。 Soap and clean water. They are simple interventions, yet many facilities lack the necessary hygiene supplies to ensure a safe birth for mother…, For every child, a safe and healthy birth, Nearly 116 million babies are expected to be born during the first nine months of the COVID-19 pandemic and, for many families, this is a daunting and dangerous experience without support from a trained health worker. Even before COVID-19 struck, more than 7,000 newborn babies were dying every day. These children weren’t dying because we don’t…, Katy and Orlando, advocates for every child, Katy Perry is a UNICEF Good Will Ambassador who is determined to be an advocate for every child UNICEF/UN020129/Quan In 2013, Katy was appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for her commitment to improving the lives of children. From traveling to Madagascar and Viet Nam to highlight the needs of some of the world’s most vulnerable children to…