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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.
UNICEF’s determination to protect the world’s children knows no limits. We’re for every child, no matter what.
Current Causes
Emergency
Global Malnutrition Crisis
Right now, millions of kids aren’t getting enough to eat. They’re starving, becoming acutely malnourished and every year more than 1 million children under the age of 5 are dying from malnutrition. This doesn’t have to happen. Together, with one simple solution, we can save these kid’s lives.
Emergency
Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Emergency
On February 6th 2023, Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria were shaken to the core by two deadly earthquakes. More than 50,000 people were killed and thousands of families were displaced. Now more than nine months on, we’re still on the ground supporting 7.7 million children and their families.
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Children of Gaza Crisis
No place is safe for a child while intense fighting and hostilities continue in Gaza. Many children have been killed or injured already, and countless others have been exposed to the violence. Families are running out of food, water and electricity. Please donate to help send urgent aid to children in Gaza and the wider State of Palestine.
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Children's Climate Crisis Petition
Children, young people and adults want the Government to lead stronger climate action. This is a petition for all of New Zealand to get a formal commitment to children’s futures by ensuring we have climate resilient social systems and infrastructure. Standing together, we can push the Government of Aotearoa to take stronger climate action right now - with real adaptation and mitigation measures.
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Children’s Climate Emergency
Climate change is the biggest threat facing kids today. From Aotearoa and the Pacific, to the farthest reaches of our planet – 1 billion children are facing increasingly frequent and more extreme climate emergencies. From cyclones to heatwaves, flooding to drought – an ever-growing number of kids are in danger.
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Afghanistan Emergency
Two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes struck western Afghanistan in early October. Over 1,000 people have been killed, mostly women and children, and more than 1,600 have been injured. You can help support children and families in affected by this latest disaster in Afghanistan. Donate to our appeal today.
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Yemen Children's Crisis
More than 11 million children are in urgent need of help to survive. We've been able to provide clean water, medical supplies, vital nutritious food, sanitation, and education to many children. And that's where you come in – your support can make a world of difference.
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Libya Flood Emergency
Families in Libya are facing catastrophic flooding and landslides after Storm Daniel came ashore on September 10, 2023. More than 6,000 people have been killed, while hundreds more are missing, and at least 40,000 people have been displaced. UNICEF is on the ground, reaching children with emergency supplies, but we need your help.
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The Greatest Need
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has struck Morocco killing more than 2,800 people and affecting at least 100,000 children. We’re assessing the situation and are ready to support children and families. Help us reach children affected by disasters like the Morocco earthquake by donating to our Greatest Need Fund today.
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Pakistan Floods Emergency
It’s been a year since Pakistan was submerged by devastating floodwaters and there’s still a lot of work to be done for life to return to normal. Restoring and rehabilitating existing water and sanitation facilities as well as ensuring access to healthcare and education resources is essential for families returning home.
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The DC10 Fund
Our partnership with Dan is providing sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions for schools and health facilities. Across remote areas of the Pacific, we're delivering the essentials for children and their whānau.
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Ukraine Emergency
It’s been more than 500 days since their childhoods stopped and the fear, danger and suffering began. Millions of kids have been forced to flee their homes, and those left behind are struggling without clean water, sanitation, healthcare and education. We know times are tough – but we’re asking Kiwis to please give deep to help us continue supporting Ukrainian kids and families.
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Global Parent
We get things done and we never give up - but it's your regular donations that help us keep fighting the good fight. From the ground floor up, we're seeing through life-changing projects and programmes that tackle the root cause of problems affecting children's present and future.
Emergency
Global Malnutrition Crisis
Right now, millions of kids aren’t getting enough to eat. They’re starving, becoming acutely malnourished and every year more than 1 million children under the age of 5 are dying from malnutrition. This doesn’t have to happen. Together, with one simple solution, we can save these kid’s lives.
Emergency
Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Emergency
On February 6th 2023, Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria were shaken to the core by two deadly earthquakes. More than 50,000 people were killed and thousands of families were displaced. Now more than nine months on, we’re still on the ground supporting 7.7 million children and their families.
Donate to the Greatest Need
Support our emergency response
Help us deliver hope when kids need it most!
A regular donation to our rapid crisis response fund helps us be ready to act when a disaster hits, delivering life-saving supplies anywhere in the world, within 48 hours.
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
Access to Education
Emergency Help
Healthcare & Medicines
Immunisation
Life-saving Food & Nutrition
Clean Water & Sanitation
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