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Innovating for children

Now, more than ever, innovation is critical to building a better world with and for children. We must do more collectively, we must act faster together, to design, use and scale truly transformational solutions for every child to thrive.

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Stories of innovation

Whether it’s augmented reality and drones, monitoring vaccinations in real time, or even harnessing satellites to secure access to lifegiving water, innovation drives progress for children.

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10 ways UNICEF innovates for children

From frugal innovations to high-tech improvements, UNICEF is turning ideas into scalable solutions.

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Mental Health Support Goes Digital

USupportMe—the 'Uber' of mental health—has the power to bring psychological support to millions of teenagers.

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Finding Water in the Driest Places

The More Water More Life initiative is set to become the first affordable solution for water shortages in East and Southern Africa.

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Sprinting Toward Oxygen Delivery

UNICEF could save millions of lives by scaling an innovative oxygen delivery model. After its success in Ghana and Senegal, SPRINT is ready for expansion

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Oky: Trailblazing Girl-Centered Tech

UNICEF’s period tracker app Oky, developed with and for adolescent girls, becomes a digital public good

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Building a gender balanced portfolio

It’s essential that we help bridge the gender gaps in investments and opportunities. Here's how.

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Breathing cleaner, one idea at a time.

Young innovators and entrepreneurs find pathways to disrupt climate change through UPSHIFT

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Frugal innovation: What we have learned

Six key insights on frugal innovation

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Investments in Skills & Connectivity

Ten startups working on solutions that bridge learning or connectivity gaps graduate from UNICEF's Innovation Fund

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Six Drone Startups Graduate

UNICEF Innovation onboarded companies accelerating the development of digital public goods in the drone technology sector

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Open Source opens doors toward Impact

Why we should see more Open Source development to maximize social impact

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One small step in technology, one giant leap for mothers

UNICEF showcases “NASG,” a life-saving garment for women.

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Bringing Connectivity to Schools

Exploring where blockchain and Giga intersect

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