Typhoon Haiyan diary: Emergency aid makes it way to hardest hit areas As emergency relief begins to reach communities in the Philippines devastated by Typhoon Haiyan, a clearer picture emerges of just how much more is needed.

“UNICEF is working on the ground, doing its best 24/7,” said Ms. Farrow. “But, really, the needs here are so great, they can’t do it alone.”

Once destined to drop out of school to herd animals, girls in Somalia's rural and pastoral settings are now receiving a basic education.

For one UNICEF staff member assessing the damage of Typhoon Haiyan, restoring access to water for families in Tacloban was a more immediate priority.

Dr. Michael Emerson Gnilo, UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist in the Philippines, talks about the effort to restore the water supply in Tacloban.

One of only three countries where wild poliovirus remains endemic, Afghanistan has taken a major step toward eradication, thanks in part to the efforts of the health volunteers who go door to door every day to ensure every child is vaccinated.

When Christine* was raped, she – and her family – received critical support from a child helpline operated by Childline Kenya to assist children who suffer sexual, physical and emotional abuse and neglect.

The Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) supports a comprehensive programme of HIV prevention, treatment, care and support in Vulindlela, a rural community fighting high rates of HIV/AIDS.

Peer educator Terrence Mayisela, 21, encourages adolescent boys to get tested for HIV and to volunteer for medical circumcision. The procedure can significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection.

Learn how non-medical staff play a vital role supporting Botswana’s health workers – and the Government’s efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV.