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Our work
At UNICEF, we don’t just respond to emergencies—we solve the root causes of the challenges facing children today. By combining rapid response with long-term innovation in healthcare, nutrition, and climate-resilient water systems, we address the systemic problems threatening their future. Explore how we are building a better world for the next generation across 192 countries, ensuring every child has the fundamental building blocks to thrive.
Climate crisis
The climate crisis is a child rights crisis. Learn how UNICEF uses solar innovation and climate-resilient systems to protect the one billion children at risk.
Emergencies
UNICEF responds to hundreds of emergencies each year, delivering life-saving supplies in under 48 hours. Discover how we protect kids and help communities build back better.
Water & sanitation
Safe water is a child’s right. Discover how UNICEF builds solar-powered systems and provides life-saving sanitation to ensure every child stays healthy and thrives.
Nutrition
Good nutrition is the building block for a child's future. Discover how UNICEF provides life-saving therapeutic food and supports parents to end child malnutrition.
Health & medicine
Every child deserves a healthy start. Discover how UNICEF strengthens healthcare systems, provides mental health support, and delivers life-saving medical care to the world's most vulnerable.
Immunisation
UNICEF is the world’s largest vaccine buyer, reaching half of all children under five. Discover how we overcome every obstacle to deliver life-saving vaccinations.
Solutions for our Communities
We work alongside local communities, governments, and partners to tackle the unique challenges facing our tamariki and our neighbours. From advocating for child rights in Parliament to building resilient water systems in the islands, discover our work close to home.
Impact in the Pacific
For over 50 years, we’ve supported our Pacific whānau. Discover how UNICEF delivers clean water, innovative drone healthcare, and education to the hardest-to-reach islands.
Advocacy in Aotearoa
UNICEF Aotearoa advocates for the rights of every child in New Zealand. We work to empower tamariki and rangatahi voices to ignite change for a better Aotearoa.