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Capturing stories, resources, and ideas about innovation in international development from UNICEF colleagues around the world.

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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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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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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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Kickstarting Fintech for Impact

ING and UNICEF host Application Bootcamp to support startups developing fintech solutions in the Philippines

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U-Report – COVID-19 outbreak response

Facilitating the exchange of lifesaving information for millions of young people across 50 countries and counting

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Oky: Co-created with girls, for girls

Working to Improve Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management for Young Women and Girls

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in Jordan, two adolescent girls use cellphones outside a solar kiosk in the Za’atari camp for Syrian refugees

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Connecting Every School to the Internet

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is one of the most trusted names in international development and humanitarian action, with a presence in over 190 countries and territories.

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Exploring Blockchain for Digital Inclusion

UNICEF Venture Fund invests in four startups developing blockchain-based solutions toward digital inclusion and improved access to community services

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Irin Akter is a teacher at Surovi learning Centre. She is taking online classes over phone to help her students.

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AI & Data Science for Learning and Health

Meet the UNICEF Venture Fund's portfolio of companies leveraging tech to improve outcomes of learning and healthcare services.

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A digital advocacy tool to end child marriage in Tanzania

A new digital advocacy campaign driven by young people and local influencers

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Children learn with tablets and computers in the Public Melen School of Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon.

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5 digital solutions supporting children's rights

As children raise their voices against discrimination and call for inclusion, here are digital interventions enabling and empowering young people.

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UNICEF Venture Fund Child Online Safety Cohort Update

Key insights from our first six months with the cohort building AI-powered solutions that address digital risks to children

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Stories

Capturing stories, resources, and ideas about innovation in international development from UNICEF colleagues around the world.

10 ways UNICEF innovates for children

Sprinting Toward Oxygen Delivery

Finding Water in the Driest Places

Kickstarting Fintech for Impact

U-Report – COVID-19 outbreak response

Oky: Co-created with girls, for girls

Giga

Exploring Blockchain for Digital Inclusion

AI & Data Science for Learning and Health

A digital advocacy tool to end child marriage in Tanzania

5 digital solutions supporting children's rights

UNICEF Venture Fund Child Online Safety Cohort Update