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From the Field

#AsíTrabajamos to reach the country's children and adolescents. Learn about the testimonies of the UNICEF team in Venezuela.

York Gutierez ayuda a niña a colocarse la mascarilla — UNICEF Venezuela

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UNICEF is currently one of the United Nations agencies with the largest operational presence on the ground, with equipment installed in four offices: Caracas, Zulia, Bolívar, and Táchira.

In this space you will learn about the experience of the UNICEF team in missions throughout Venezuela and how we work to bring each child and adolescent support in the areas of health, water, sanitation and hygiene, education, nutrition, and child protection.

In 2021 we are celebrating 75 years working #ForEveryChild. Our team in Venezuela is living it like this...

UNICEF Venezuela "Our job is to promote coordination and development spaces at the local level to reach the most vulnerable spaces and serve children and adolescents". Luis Claros, UNICEF Education Officer in the state of Táchira.

UNICEF Venezuela "We help improve the quality of services in schools, protection centers, health and nutrition and in the communities where we work". Elaine Urbina, UNICEF Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist in Zulia state.

UNICEF Venezuela "The technology work never stops, since it is an area that constantly has to be providing technical support". Juan Pablo Escobar, Technology Assistant of UNICEF Venezuela.

UNICEF Venezuela "UNICEF's help at the health center level is highly appreciated, and their work is very important". Scarle Sarmiento, UNICEF Venezuela Health Officer.

UNICEF Venezuela "For me, the work of UNICEF means hope for the most vulnerable and needy of the child population". Engler Montoya, Local Security Assistant for UNICEF Venezuela.

UNICEF Venezuela "With the contracted supplies and services we reach every child to ensure their education, health, nutrition, water, and protection." Lorena Romero, UNICEF Procurement and Logistics Associate in Zulia state.

UNICEF Venezuela "Every boy and girl matters and UNICEF's job is to reach out to them to provide a way for them to feel safe, and to know that they can grow up with dignity and freedom". York Gutiérrez, UNICEF Child Protection Officer in Zulia state.

UNICEF Venezuela "The real challenge is to work as a team and not lose sight of the fact that we are working for the country's children." Thais Delgado, UNICEF Venezuela Finance Administrative Assistant.

UNICEF Venezuela "From Communications, we support the programs that constitute UNICEF Venezuela. We provide the sections with materials that we send to allies, counterparts, and institutions with which we work in the country." Luis Segovia, UNICEF Venezuela Communication Assistant.

UNICEF Venezuela "We seek to convey all the information and technical messages to a community language tailored to children and adolescents, who are our main target audience." Vianny Villalobos, Communication for Development Associate in UNICEF Venezuela

UNICEF Venezuela "More love for childhood is what will allow us to change the world." Yaliska Ramos, UNICEF Nutrition Officer in Bolívar state.

UNICEF Venezuela "It strengthens me internally to see that help is really reaching those who need it." Angelina Biondo, UNICEF Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in Bolívar state.