World Health Organization

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The WHO was established in 1948. It aims at fighting diseases and improving the health service. It is an important branch of the UN. It advises the government on many health matters. It warns doctors about epidemics that may have started in some part of the world. It organizes worldwide campaigns against diseases like malaria and tuberculosis which kill millions of people every year. With its help, smallpox was eradicated from the earth. The headquarters of the WHO are located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Health for all is the goal of the WHO.

United Nations children’s emergency fund

It was set up in 1946 to provide food and shelter to children affected by the Second World War. Its headquarters are in New York. It is supported entire by voluntary contributions from governments and individuals. It helps the member countries to solve the problems of illiteracy and disease among children and mothers. The Anganwadi program in India is being carried out with the help of the UNICEF. Mothers are taught;

How to take care their children

How to take care their own health

How to cook food so that it’s nutritious is not lost.

How to treat small ailments of the children

The UNICEF also undertakes teacher’s training programs for physically and mentally challenged children.

 United Nations educational, scientific and cultural organization

The UNESCO was established in 1946. Its main aim is to educate the many million of people, young and old, who cannot read or write. It provides scientific training in backward countries. It also helps in preserving old monuments and provides expert training in preservation of ancient art, culture and architecture. It headquarters are in Paris, France.