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Stories

Every child and adolescent has a story. These are their lives throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tres adolescentes peruanas de la región Ucayali.

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In their families, schools, communities and countries, children and adolescents live stories in which they face multiple challenges and also set examples of how to overcome the struggles they encounter in their environment.

Discover their voices.

Discover how UNICEF contributes to the fulfilment of their rights.

Discover what's in each of these stories.

Blog post

30 July 2026

Starting over

How breastfeeding helps Jairibel and Belén during the emergency

Blog post

08 July 2026

An emotional refuge after earthquakes

Yonaiker Del Rosario is on the front line for psychosocial care and support for children and adolescents.

Blog post

07 July 2026

“I don't know how I stayed calm”

At a UNICEF-supported Child-Friendly Space, Gabriela (16) shares how these spaces help adolescents express their emotions and regain hope.

Blog post

27 September 2024

Child-Friendly Safe Spaces

for migrant children and adolescents

Blog post

10 July 2024

Hurricane Beryl leaves children and families homeless

Sheets of zinc can be seen wrapped around light posts like blankets or strewn along the side of the road

Blog post

03 July 2024

Nightmare hurricane Beryl causes pain in Eastern Caribbean

Hundreds of children and families homeless across St Vincent and the Grenadines, Carriacou, Petit Martinique and Grenada

Photo essay

11 June 2024

Tornado-hit community just wants to go home

On 21 May 2024, a tornado hit Bassin Bleu, Haiti. For many among them, the struggle has just begun

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Photo essay

04 April 2024

Colombia mine action, an essential step to consolidate peace

International Mine Awareness Day

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Photo essay

18 December 2023

On the Front Line

Humanitarian workers from the region share their experiences helping dozens of children and adolescents on the migration route and in host communities

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