Americas

EMERGENCIES

Climate crisis contributes to extreme weather, impacting families from Brazil to Kenya

May 26 2024 - The heavy rains and floods in southern Brazil, as well as in East Africa, are recent examples of ways the climate crisis is fueling extreme weather, forcing families to flee their homes and destroying people’s livelihoods.

Girls in ICT

From challenges to change: Raielle's journey to independence

April 24 2024 - Raielle, an 18-year-old mother from Brazil, has transformed her life thanks to her resilience, determination, and the power of digital education. After taking part in the YouthCan! programme, she is now a successful sound technician.

EMERGENCIES

‘Children in Haiti are suffering mentally and physically’

March 29 2024 - The escalating gang-related violence in Haiti has forced more than 360,000 families to flee their homes to seek safety and protect their children. Many families have chosen to leave the capital, Port-au-Prince. Those who have no other places to go live in schools and government buildings that have been turned into camps.

POLYCRISIS

Impact of the polycrisis: how do we protect and care for children?

August 13 2023 - Multiple, simultaneous crises are occurring around the world. Children and young people – in particular those who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care – are all too often caught in the middle, facing the direst consequences.

Haiti

Children in Haiti in dire need of support

June 13 2023 - Haiti is out of control, as gang-related violence has reached a level not seen in decades. With no government in place, ruthless armed gangs rule the capital Port-au-Prince, terrorizing the population through attacks, kidnappings, rapes and killings.

Migration

Young leader stands against xenophobia

January 11 2023 - Vanessa is an 18-year-old Colombian born in Venezuela. Four years ago, her family decided to move back to their native country. 'We were going through a very deep crisis at home in Venezuela,' says Vanessa.