Where does your money go?
Our commitment to transparency
Every donation you make helps UNICEF reach children before, during and after emergencies with the essentials they need to survive, learn and thrive.
We know your trust matters. That’s why behind every contribution is a promise to use it wisely. In 2025, 91 cents of every dollar UNICEF spent globally went directly to programmes and development effectiveness that deliver results for children. From oversight here in Aotearoa New Zealand to life-saving support on the ground, we're accountable for every dollar entrusted to us.
Your impact in Aotearoa and beyond
For generations, New Zealanders have stood up for children facing poverty, conflict, disasters and other crises.
As part of the global UNICEF family, UNICEF Aotearoa helps advance children's rights and wellbeing in Aotearoa, across the Pacific and around the world. UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories and vaccinates approximately 400 million children against preventable diseases each year, while UNICEF Aotearoa advocates for children locally and helps connect New Zealanders to this global impact.
Your support helps provide clean water, nutrition, healthcare, education and emergency assistance to children and families when they need it most.
Through UNICEF's global network, resources can be mobilised quickly and directed to where needs are greatest, helping reach children before, during and after emergencies. Together, Kiwi supporters are helping create a safer, healthier and more hopeful future for children around the world.
How Your Support is Used Globally
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories.
Your support helps UNICEF reach children before, during and after emergencies, providing healthcare, nutrition, clean water, education, protection and other essential services.
In 2025, 91 cents of every dollar UNICEF spent globally went towards programmes and development effectiveness that deliver results for children.
The remaining funds help maintain the expertise, systems and accountability needed to deliver support wherever it is needed most, and to respond quickly when emergencies strike.
Together, we're helping children survive, thrive and build brighter futures.
Want to see how these funds change lives on the ground? Explore our real-world stories of impact across the Pacific and globally.
Governance and Accountability in Aotearoa
We know that trust is earned. That's why UNICEF Aotearoa is committed to transparency, strong governance and the responsible stewardship of donor funds.
As a registered New Zealand charity, we meet all required regulatory, reporting and auditing obligations, and adhere to the governance and accountability standards expected of charitable organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our financial statements are independently audited each year, and our Annual Reports provide a transparent record of our finances, activities and impact for children.
Our Global Funding Model: How Your Support is Allocated
UNICEF is committed to transparency and accountability at every level of our work. As a signatory to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), UNICEF publicly shares information about its programmes, funding and results.
Resources are directed towards UNICEF's core priorities for:
• Children
• Health and nutrition
• Education
• Child protection
• Access to safe water and sanitation
• Social protection
Through robust monitoring, reporting and oversight, UNICEF tracks how resources are used and the impact they achieve for children around the world.
For those who would like to explore UNICEF's global funding, programme and results data in greater detail, information is available through UNICEF's Global Transparency Portal.
UNICEF's Global Transparency Portal
Your generosity in action
Explore how your support fuels life-changing work for children globally, deepens our 50-year commitment to our Pacific whānau, and drives our urgent advocacy on the world stage. Here is exactly where your money goes.
UNICEF's recent impact
Read real-life stories of impact from the field. See how your regular donations support healthcare, clean water, and education for children globally.
Our work in the Pacific
For 50 years we’ve worked with our Pacific whānau doing everything we can for kids - so they can grow into the best version of themselves!
Our media releases
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