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More than 330,000 doses of WHO-recommended RTS,S malaria vaccine arrived last night in Cameroon – a historic step towards broader vaccination against one of the deadliest diseases for African children Malaria burden is the highest on the African continent, which accounted for approximately 95% of global malaria cases and 96% of related deaths in…

NEW YORK/COPENHAGEN, 12 October – UNICEF today announced an agreement to secure supply of the world’s second malaria vaccine, R21/Matrix-M. The deal is a major milestone towards meeting the high demand for doses of new vaccines against malaria – a disease which still kills one child under five every minute. The long-term agreement signed with…

The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation and UNICEF have a strong and longstanding partnership that has been instrumental in advancing education opportunities and access to quality education for children and youth, particularly the most marginalized, across the world. The partnership has not only helped more than five million of the hardest-to-…

A girl held by her mother is getting checked for malnutrition. Aynet Farhat, 16 months old, with her mother and a health worker at the Red Crescent Center in Hajjah governorate, Yemen. Thanks to the support from OCHA, 7,500 cartons of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) were provided along with routine medication, benefiting 7,500 children under…

The 2022 Global Annual Results Reports take stock of UNICEF’s results at the global, regional and country levels, based on the goals and cross-cutting priorities of the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2022-2025.  For an overview of the results within each area, please visit the pages below to download the full reports for a detailed look at the results…, UNICEF thematic funding, These reports highlight the achievements made possible by the contributions of lightly earmarked global thematic funding received from partners.  Global thematic funding is one of the best ways to achieve impact for children and it gives partners an opportunity to achieve large-scale results in the UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2022-2025 through flexible…, Measuring results, These reports cover health; nutrition; HIV and AIDS; early childhood development; education; child protection; water, sanitation and hygiene; safe and clean environments; social policy and social protection. They also cover UNICEF’s cross-cutting work on gender equality and humanitarian action. A mother picks up her baby and kisses her cheek. Goal…

In response to high demand for the first-ever malaria vaccine, 12 countries in Africa will be allocated a total of 18 million doses of RTS,S/AS01 for the 2023–2025 period Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme countries Ghana, Kenya and Malawi will receive doses to continue vaccinations in pilot areas Allocations were also made for new…

UNICEF was established in the aftermath of World War II to help children whose lives and futures were at risk – no matter what country they were from. More than 75 years after UNICEF’s founding, the world faces a variety of momentous crises including armed conflict, the effects of climate change, economic downturn and the fallout from the COVID-19…, 6 WAYS UNICEF GETS RESULTS, 1. Local presence, global reach, UNICEF is active in more than  190 countries and territories . Our vast network of skilled and committed staff means we can take successful approaches from one place in the world and adapt them to meet challenges elsewhere, helping drive results for children and young people at a global scale.  Safe births: A mother and her newborn 356 million…, 2. Unlocking greater impact for children, As one of the world’s largest buyers of lifesaving supplies such as vaccines and ready-to-use therapeutic food, UNICEF has unique leverage with suppliers. Our expertise in anticipating demand, a strong knowledge of markets and ability to work with industry enables UNICEF to consider production and supply chain challenges, provide timely access to…, 3. Emergency response and readiness, UNICEF is on the ground before, during and after humanitarian emergencies. Our global supply chain and local presence mean we can get help to where it's needed fast – we can ship lifesaving supplies almost anywhere in the world within 72 hours. Just as important, UNICEF stays and delivers. How we respond in crises lays the foundation for long-term…, 4. New solutions to old problems, Innovation is at the heart of UNICEF’s ability to achieve results for children and young people. Our global innovation centre helps scale up proven solutions, while a dedicated innovation fund provides financial resources to promising early-stage projects. The results? A new wave of technologies and products to help us reach the hardest-to-reach…, 5. Powerful partnerships, Strong partnerships with governments, NGOs, civil society and the private sector make UNICEF’s work for children possible. In turn, our credibility, impartiality and record of achieving results make us a partner of choice. Global brands – from Ikea and Lego to Microsoft – leverage their resources and drive innovation to help children and young…, 6. An influential voice for children, UNICEF is the world’s leading voice for – and with – children. Impartial and non-political, we are never silent about violations of children’s rights. Our research and reports are a leading source of data and information on the situation of children and young people around the world for journalists, researchers, policy makers and advocates. Our…

In the race to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the looming deadline of the 'Decade of Action’, the private sector has emerged as a critical force for change. With their vast resources and expertise, businesses, foundations and philanthropists have a vital role to play in tackling pressing global challenges such as climate…, May 2023, UNICEF and Partners: Putting Children at the Heart of their Commitment to Improving the World How private sector partnerships are shaping the future CreatingImpact Together Global Goals to Meet 171Planet 2 BillionChildren LiveLearnProtectGrowContributePropelAssist With the Decade of Action the 10-year deadline to achieve the Sustainable…

The COVID-19 pandemic has robbed millions of children of their right to learn. Especially for children affected by conflicts, natural disasters and other humanitarian crises, the need for global support to programmes focused on education recovery is urgent. In 2022, as many as 78.2 million children  affected by humanitarian crisis were out of…, Stories, blogs, and case studies, Resources

There's no greater legacy than a thriving world., What better way to leave your mark than a partnership that accelerates progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and builds a more resilient world. When you join with UNICEF, you’re investing in children’s lives, their safety and their development. Investing in children delivers compound interest for the future, because the positive…, Today, partners that join with UNICEF are changing the world, Un niño en un computador Microsoft, Microsoft and UNICEF are working together to expand access to education, giving vulnerable children the support they need to reach their full potential., A masked UNICEF nutrition specialist carrying a malnourished baby in the nutrition rehabilitation center of Dar Naim in Nouakchott. Kimberly-Clark, Kimberly-Clark and UNICEF are improving health, menstrual health, sanitation and early childhood development in several countries, to build a more equitable world for every child., Sebabatso, 18, and and Bianca, 19, hone presentation preparation skills they learned during an internship at Roche Pty Ltd, South Africa SAP SE, UNICEF and SAP have given more than 3 million adolescents new digital skills, to prepare them for better and more meaningful work opportunities., On 29 October 2019, children use their tablet and work with each other at the UNICEF-supported Debate e-Learning Centre in a village on the outskirts of Kassala, the capital of the state of Kassala in Eastern Sudan. Ericsson, Through UNICEF-ITU’s Giga initiative, UNICEF and Ericsson have helped connect over 2 million students across four continents to the internet, for a more digital future., Seema Bishokarma, 15, and her friends walk to school. Pandora, UNICEF and Pandora have helped more than 1.2 million children around the world in leading healthier and safer lives and to fulfil their potential., On October 5th, 2021, David Emanuel Setma Urzia (4 years old) hugs his sister Ana Elizabeth Setma Urzia (1 year old) in the garden of their home in Guatemala City. UNICEF International Council, The UNICEF International Council, a group of philanthropists and partners, have collectively invested over $425 million in UNICEF in order to achieve the SDGs for children., Testimonials, How our partnerships are transforming children's lives A girl stands in the kitchen at her family home. Her family received child-focused social protection and cash assistance for families with children that were affected by the May 2021 escalation in the Gaza Strip. Microsoft “We have been able to focus on the outcome of expanding skilling and…, What will you and UNICEF do together?, If we’re meeting here, it’s likely you share with us a strong desire to have a positive impact on the world. Our experience tells us that we can’t do this alone, and that our combined expertise, as global players, is more valuable than the sum of its parts. That’s why we want to invite you to partner with us. Together, we’ll build an incredible…

Formula E and UNICEF partner to support UNICEF’s climate programmes Children and young people are the worst affected but least responsible for climate change. In 2021, Formula E became UNICEF’s first global sports partner supporting the Safe and Healthy Environment Fund. Over a three-year partnership, the aim is to positively impact the well-being…

Sufficient, efficient, effective and equitable financing is critical to both support the urgent response to the ongoing global learning crisis and to enable the transformation of education systems. Find out UNICEF's nine points of view on the topic.