Disease. Dehydration. Malnutrition. This is Gaza for kids.
years of life-saving experience
countries & territories served
per cent funded by donors
When the world’s most vulnerable kids need hope, UNICEF is there as the world’s leading children’s charity. From emergency relief during conflict, natural disasters, and famine – all the way through to long-term solutions that have helped lift millions of kids out of poverty.
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UNICEF’s determination to protect the world’s children knows no limits. We’re for every child, no matter what.
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UNICEF makes your dollar make a difference.
86.5
%
of every dollar donated to emergencies goes directly to our Global Emergency Fund
48
hrs
is all the time it takes for us to deliver emergency relief anywhere in the world
With your help, our programs provide vulnerable children with
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Access to Education
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Emergency Help
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Healthcare & Medicines
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Immunisation
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Life-saving Food & Nutrition
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Clean Water & Sanitation
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Create a fundraiser
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Go beyond and spread awareness by starting your own fundraising campaign supporting any UNICEF appeal of your choice.
Get together the support of your whānau, friends, colleagues, and community to raise funds for work that saves children’s lives. With your very own fundraising page and team pages, you can easily collect donations online – it only takes two minutes to set up.