Office of Innovation

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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.

what we do

Unlock opportunities, experiences, and power for all young social changemakers, everywhere.

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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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Dronebots: Revolutionizing Emergency Relief

Cutting Data Transfer Times by 80 per cent to Save Lives in Guatemala

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Scaling zero waste solutions to impact millions

Enabling a circular economy by equipping young entrepreneurs and social innovators in Zanzibar

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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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Today's voices at the festival of the future

UNICEF and SXSW Sydney zoom in on Generation Innovation - young social innovators of today - shaping our shared future

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Venturing into AI and Data Science

As AI rapidly integrates into our daily lives, here are some insights and use cases of the technology to improve critical services for every child.

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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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