A devastating earthquake and tsunami has struck
Indonesia. Children urgently need your
help to survive.
Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF defends the rights of children and young people.
UNICEF is the leading agency supporting children in need through natural disasters war and other disruptions.
UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965
Of every dollar over 87% goes directly to help children
UNICEF advocates for issues such as child rights, safety, protection, education to raise healthy future citizens.
UNICEF works with NGOs and Governments around the globe to empower the future citizens of the planet.
We collaborate with governments to empower children
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Joemar Balcaltos is the youngest child of a poor family, in a remote part of the Province of Palawan, the Philippines.
On the 28th September, Indonesia’s Sulawesi island was hit by a devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake. This then triggered a catastrophic tsunami, with waves of more than 20 feet high.
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Over 87% of every dollar goes directly to help children.
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