Fieldnotes: Blogging on UNICEF's child survival work in the field

As new sanctions are imposed and G8 ministers prepare to discuss the situation in Darfur, UNICEF is continuing its lifesaving work for the millions of children caught in the crisis.

Clean water, nutrition, medicine -- these are all critical needs in the camps, and UNICEF is meeting them. Equally important for kids' survival are education and the opportunity to play.

Here in a UNICEF-supported children's center in the Al-Riyad Camp for the displaced, a teacher helps a young girl with her lessons. The dirt-floor classroom contains a large blackboard, as well as individual slates for children. The center also provides teaching and learning supplies, toys and games, psychosocial support, and a program of recreational activities for the kids.

© UNICEF/HQ06-2184/Georgina Cranston

The boys below are playing soccer at the Madinat-Al-Hujaj ("Pilgrims") Camp, where UNICEF is the lead agency for child protection. UNICEF's sport and recreation programs create safe environments and opportunities to play for these kids.

© UNICEF/HQ06-2173/Georgina Cranston

UNICEF staff are working to save kids just like Madiha and Maria below. If you'd like to help, please click here to make a donation.

© UNICEF/HQ06-2182/Georgina Cranston