Central America and the Caribbean | UNICEF Canada: For Every Child

Central America and the Caribbean is one of the geographical regions where UNICEF is currently running programs for children in need. On this page, you will find more information on UNICEF’s work.

It hurts but it works!

Vaccines protect children against disease and death, saving up to three million lives a year. Despite the benefits, millions of young children around the world are missing out. UNICEF envisions a world where no child dies from a preventable cause and all children reach their full potential. That is why UNICEF is on the ground in 190 countries, immunizing millions of children every year.

5 ways you can help end violence against girls and women

Violence and harassment affects millions of girls and women around the world with as many as 8 out of 10 having experienced abuse. Find out 5 things you can do to help end violence against girls and women.

The four pillars of child health and well-being

This year, UNICEF will concentrate on four critical areas where we can help the most children.

8 things you need to know about the Humanitarian Action for Children (a report by UNICEF)

Every year, UNICEF releases a Humanitarian Action for Children report. It’s our annual global appeal that draws attention to the situation of millions of children living in the world’s most difficult crises, while requesting the financial support needed to help these children survive and thrive in the face of extraordinary challenges.

A UNICEF aid worker carries a baby at a supply depot in Syria.

Children under attack in 2017

For children trapped in conflict zones around the world, 2017 has been a ‘nightmare year’.

Dominica is my home, and right now her heart is breaking

Karina LeBlanc, olympian, motivational speaker, UNICEF Ambassador--and proud Dominican--tells her story about her beloved island and her experience after hearing of its devastation by hurricane Maria.

Starting over in Dominica

Hurricane Maria left more than a mark on the island of Dominica-- in fact, it damaged over 90 percent of the island. Ina few words and pictures, here's how Dominica's children are coping with the aftermath.

No calm after the storm for Caribbean’s poorest children

The aftermath of Hurricane Irma on the Eastern Caribbean has many people wondering how they will move forward, including nearly 20,000 children. In Turks and Caicos, we hear their stories.

Mexico earthquake: return to normality as soon as possible for affected children

On 7 September at 11:49 pm, an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.1 on the Richter scale struck Mexico’s coast of Chiapas, which heavily affected neighbouring state Oaxaca and slightly affected other parts of the country, including Mexico City. More than 120 municipalities in Chiapas and 41 others in Oaxaca have been declared under a state of emergency.

Residents abandon hurricane-ravaged Barbuda

A first hand account of the after effects of Hurricane Irma on the island of Barbuda, where the storm has left many of its 1,600 residents homeless and needing immediate assistance.

Geographic Region: Central America and the Caribbean

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