UNICEF, Director Emergency Programmes (EMOPS), New York HQs
Joined March 2015
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Lucia Elmi retweeted
“Together, we will defeat Ebola.”
U-Reporters in DR Congo know it all too well: Ebola outbreaks can have devastating consequences on communities.
That’s why Moise, Victorine and their young peers are taking to the streets, helping people learn how to keep their children and families safe from the disease.
Lucia Elmi retweeted
Immediately after the devastating #NepalFloods, UNICEF released US$500,000 from its #GHTF to kick-start assistance. Flexible funding enables rapid action when it matters most. Thank you @SweMFA, @DutchMFA, @GermanyDiplo, @DanishMFA, @NorwayMFA and @CyprusinUN
Lucia Elmi retweeted
Humanitarian workers risk their lives to save and protect children, yet they face increasing attacks by warring parties.
This #WorldHumanitarianDay, join us in demanding action from world leaders to protect workers and their vital response for children.
Lucia Elmi retweeted
Children are among the most vulnerable when disasters strike.
In #Venezuela, UNICEF is responding with life-saving support following the devastating earthquakes.
Today, we brought in more humanitarian aid that children and families so desperately need. unicef.org/press-releases/un…
Lucia Elmi retweeted
Glad to attend the @WorldBankGroup Fragility Forum 2026 and welcome @UNICEF colleagues. In fragile, conflict, and violence affected contexts, UNICEF’s work is essential - protecting children, delivering critical services, supporting communities, and helping build systems, resilience and opportunities for recovery. Looking forward to the discussions and partnerships ahead. #FragilityForum2026 #FCV @LelmiU – at Washington, DC
Lucia Elmi retweeted
Lifeline from the sky. 📦 An EU plane with 100 tonnes of vital medical & protective supplies have landed in Bunia to reinforce frontline health workers & secure health centers against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Together with @UNICEFDRC, we are stepping up to save lives. More flights will follow.🇪🇺🇨🇩
Lucia Elmi retweeted
A powerful act of solidarity: 100+ tonnes of EU‑funded life‑saving supplies are now on their way to eastern DRC as Ebola spreads in a fragile context.
In crises, speed, preparedness & partnership save lives.
Grateful to @hadjalahbib @eu_echo for standing with every child.
Lucia Elmi retweeted
Face à l’épidémie d’#Ebola en #RDC, l'UNICEF a pu agir rapidement grâce à ses ressources régulières et flexibles. Le soutien de partenaires comme @StateDept, @MastercardFdn, @OCHAFunds et @eu_echo nous permet aujourd’hui d’intensifier la riposte #PourChaqueEnfant.
Lucia Elmi retweeted
من زيارة لوسيا إلمي إلى العراق.
مديرة برامج الطوارئ في اليونيسف، على الأرض مع الشركاء.
شاهد الفيديو.
Inside Lucia Elmi’s visit to Iraq.
Director of Emergency Programmes at UNICEF, on the ground and engaging with partners.
Watch the video.
Lucia Elmi retweeted
@LelmiU recently visited @ZaatariCamp, which continues to be home to thousands of Syrian refugees.
She witnessed the lifesaving support UNICEF and partners are delivering to children and families, including education, water, sanitation, and hygiene and child protection services.
Lucia Elmi retweeted
All of us at UNICEF are devastated and outraged by the killing of our colleague Karine Buisset in a reported drone attack in Goma, DRC.
My immediate thoughts are with the family, loved ones & colleagues across UNICEF.
Civilians, including aid workers, must never be targeted.
Lucia Elmi retweeted
Safe spaces to learn - this is what children in Gaza need again!
UNICEF and partners have launched a critical Back to Learning programme so children like 13-year-old Jana don’t lose access to learning anymore.
Share this video to echo UNICEF Spokesperson @1james_elder: “Let’s get kids in Gaza back to school.”
Lucia Elmi retweeted
Conflict.
Displacement.
Public health emergencies.
Disasters.
Children’s lives are being shaped by forces far beyond their control.
UNICEF is calling for predictable, flexible and multi-year funding to help every child survive, be safe and thrive. unicef.link/4ovC1a3
Lucia Elmi retweeted
War and instability.
Famine and malnutrition.
Climate shocks.
Collapse of essential services.
Children’s lives are being shaped by forces far beyond their control.
By strengthening preparedness and planning ahead, UNICEF can respond quicker when emergencies hit. But this is only possible through predictable, flexible and multi-year funding.
Learn more: unicef.link/3Mfp6Mg
Lucia Elmi retweeted
The gap between humanitarian needs & resources is widening at the very moment children need us most.
The ask here is simple. It’s for what any child wants. Basic decency, food & safety. Let’s work together to make the world a better place for children.👇 unicef.org/press-releases/re…
Lucia Elmi retweeted
“In Ma’arrat An Nu’man in Syria, the scars of conflict are still visible, but so is the resilience of families and children who are determined to return home,” said Lucia Elmi, UNICEF Director of Emergency Programmes.
With nearly 1.2 million people returning back to Syria, determined to rebuild their lives, see what Lucia Elmi has witnessed.
#ForEveryChild #UNICEF #Syria
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Lucia Elmi retweeted
The delegation met with children and young people, saw firsthand UNICEF’s impact on the ground, and held key discussions with partners & senior officials, underscoring UNICEF’s unwavering commitment to deliver #ForEveryChild.
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Lucia Elmi retweeted
Ms. Elmi’s visit is part of a high-level UNICEF mission to #Aleppo, #Idleb and Damascus in Syria, accompanied by @MandeepOBrien, @DouglasNobleMD, @RelanoMeritxell and team.
