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Paddington's Postcards

Teach your child about the world with monthly postcards from Paddington Bear - all while supporting children who need it most.

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Emergency

Yemen Children's Crisis

Yemen is facing war, cholera, a food crisis and Covid-19 - all at the same time. Please donate now and help children survive.

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World Hunger Crisis

Don't let the future starve. Millions of children live with hunger every day and are forced to eat whatever they can find.

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Covid-19 Emergency

Help fight Covid-19. Donate now and give families urgently needed soap, clean water and medical supplies.

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Immunisation

Vaccinate a child

Each year 1.5 million children die from easily preventable diseases. Donate now and provide urgently needed vaccines.

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Pacific Project Champions

Transform the lives of children across the Pacific. Every dollar you donate will be matched up to 4 times its value by NZ Govt!

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Emergency

The Greatest Need

Whether facing disasters, conflict or disease – you’ll be giving the most vulnerable children around the world the chance to survive.

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Emergency

Syrian Children’s Crisis

Syrian children's lives have been devastated by war - they need help now. Donate today to provide life-saving assistance.

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Our work overseas

Big Problems Need Big Solutions

We reached more than 760 million children with life-saving vaccines over the last 20 years, and helped prevent more than 13 million deaths. Our greatest challenge is just beginning.

Our work in NZ

Chiefs lock Naitoa Ah Kuoi opens up on rugby and living a healthy lifestyle

“Initially, I wanted my kids to be sports stars, but at the end of the day, I just want them to be happy and healthy. If they choose sport then that’s awesome. If they don't choose sport then that’s awesome too."

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Saving Lives, Building Futures

The UNICEF New Zealand 2018 Annual Report highlights the impact for children we were able to achieve thanks to our donors, partners and supporters.The report includes details on our programmes in the Pacific, support for international emergencies, domestic advocacy, how the donations have been spent and the financial statements from 2018.

Annual Report 2018

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Today there are 250 million children around the world living in areas under conflict. https://t.co/r7MviYZvnG

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Many Kiwi families are struggling with job losses and loss of income. Our partners, @SalvationArmyNZ are delivering the #FoodForKiwiFamilies trolleys of food alongside budget advice and other support to help those in need.⁠ ⁠ Go to https://t.co/MeMYwTjf0O ⁠ https://t.co/NEcgdz91fb

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You can make sure every child has food in their tummy by making an urgent donation to #FoodForKiwiFamilies⁠ ⁠ Go to https://t.co/MeMYwTjf0O to help a vulnerable Kiwi family near you today.⁠ https://t.co/mhSA6TCCXP

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