Did you know? Today, there are more children in need of humanitarian assistance than at any other time since the Second World War.
Thanks to the regular support from our donors and partners, UNICEF is capable of delivering pre-positioned life-saving supplies within 48 hours at the onset of an emergency anywhere in the world– whether it’s a conflict or a disaster.
By starting a monthly gift, you’ll help reach children as soon as an emergency hits with medical supplies, safe drinking water, and life-saving therapeutic food.
From war in Gaza to devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan, your generous contribution can ensure that UNICEF is always there, for children, acting quickly, whenever and wherever needed.
In times of crisis, your monthly donation can make all the difference
Every year, we respond to hundreds of emergencies like the ones in Afghanistan and Gaza. Our ability to reach any part of the world with urgent relief supplies including medical supplies, shelter, life-saving therapeutic food, safe water, and vaccines in the event of a disaster, is a testament to our collective commitment to every child in need.
When you give again to UNICEF, you will help meet the urgent needs of more children in emergencies by:
- Pre-position supplies in regions prone to emergencies due to climate or political sensitivities.
- Prepare in advance and ensure the availability of funds for long-term solutions that will positively impact children.
- Address the immediate as well as long-term needs of children by providing safe environments for play, learning, and medical assistance when crises occur
But we can’t do it alone. We need your help to always be there for every child, whenever and wherever they’re in crisis.
Meet Hibo Ali from Somalia.
A devastating drought forced his whole family to flee to a refugee camp. UNICEF continues to provide life-saving assistance, safe water, nutrition, and health services in the region.
Meet the children of Yemen.
UNICEF is helping 2.5 million children get vaccinated against polio, an incurable life-threatening disease.
Meet eight-year-old Ameer from Pakistan.
UNICEF set up a temporary learning centre in her area so she, and children like her who were impacted by the flood, can continue their education.
Meet baby Hutifa from Yemen.
UNICEF supports around 1955 health facilities to provide primary health care services to children and mothers as they flee war-torn countries.
Meet Olya and her four children from Ukraine.
So far, UNICEF’s Cash assistance programme has helped more than 690,000 people find their feet in the middle of the full-scale war.
Meet Naya from Syria.
Now living in a shelter, Naya and her family fled their home due to the earthquake. UNICEF and partners continue to provide life-saving assistance, safe water, nutrition, and psychosocial support to children and families affected.
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What impact could my monthly donation make?
In 2022, supports from donors like you helped us delivered essential supplies to 140 countries and areas.
Nearly US$864 million worth of emergency supplies
procured and delivered to 140 countries in 2022.
Over 23 million people
reached with water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in humanitarian situations in 2022.
Over 27 million children
vaccinated against measles in countries affected by humanitarian crises in 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who does UNICEF support and where does UNICEF work?
UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children, works to protect the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged and those hardest to reach. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive and fulfil their potential.
We provide and advocate for education, health and nutrition services. Protect children from violence and abuse. Bring safe water and sanitation to those in need. And keep them safe from climate change and disease.
UNICEF also plays a major role in global vaccine supply. We are the largest single vaccine buyer in the world, procuring more than 2 billion doses annually for routine immunization and outbreak response.
And when emergencies hit, speed matters. UNICEF runs a global supply operation, including the world's largest humanitarian warehouse and logistics hub, helping move life-saving supplies to where children need them most.
Before, during and after emergencies, we're on the ground with life-saving help and hope.
How will my donation be used?
Your donation helps UNICEF reach children in the most vulnerable situations, wherever the need is greatest. That means your support can help children and families in places like Gaza, Yemen, Myanmar and Sudan, as well as other emergencies and long-running crises.
With your support, UNICEF can deliver life-saving essentials like safe water, medical supplies, vaccines, and life-saving therapeutic food, and help keep critical services running for children when local systems are under strain.
If you choose to support monthly, it helps UNICEF plan ahead and respond faster when needs surge during an emergency. Consistent support makes it easier to move supplies quickly and scale up what children need most. And you stay in control: you can adjust, pause, or cancel your monthly support at any time if your circumstances change
Why is UNICEF fundraising and asking individuals for donations?
Because children's needs don't wait, and UNICEF is entirely funded by voluntary contributions from governments, private sector partners, and people like you. Your support helps keep essential services going for children and families and allows UNICEF to respond quickly during an emergency.
And if you choose to give monthly, it helps UNICEF plan ahead and scale faster when needs surge, because consistent support makes it easier to move supplies and keep help reaching children without delay.
Will I get a tax receipt if I donate via this platform?
Donations made through this page are not eligible for a tax receipt.
As a United Nations entity, UNICEF operates under international privileges and immunities and is not registered for tax purposes in any country. This means we're unable to issue tax receipts for donations made here.
That said, if a tax receipt is important to you, we’d encourage you to check with your local UNICEF office team for more information on the options available in your country.
Why are regular donations important?
Not every child in crisis makes the news. But every one of them still needs us. Children rebuilding their lives after years of conflict. Families piecing things back together after a flood, a devastating earthquake, or an emergency the world has long stopped talking about.
Those children need just as much support as the ones making headlines today. But when the cameras move on, so does a lot of the funding.
A regular donation makes a huge difference for these children.
It helps make sure a child in a forgotten emergency still has access to safe water next month. It helps a health clinic in a community recovering from years of hardship keep its doors open. It helps a girl who finally made it back to school find a teacher, a book, and a safe place to learn, month after month, not only when the world is watching.
Most importantly, a regular gift, no matter the amount, is your commitment to children who are counting on us not to forget them.
What payment methods are accepted?
You can donate using a credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay - whatever is easiest for you. Please ensure your credit card has international transactions enabled.
Who do I contact if I have questions about my donation?
We're here to help. If you have any questions about your donation — whether it's updating your details, changing your donation amount, or anything else — just get in touch with our team and we'll sort it out for you.
How can I verify I'm donating through an official UNICEF channel?
A good rule: donate only through official UNICEF websites. For global donations, that's unicef.org or help.unicef.org.
Before you enter any details, do a quick safety check:
- Look for the correct UNICEF web address (no extra words, misspellings, or strange domains).
- Check for the padlock icon in your browser address bar. UNICEF donation pages use secure encryption to protect your information.
- If anything feels off, pause and contact UNICEF directly to confirm.
And one important note: UNICEF warns about scams that misuse the UNICEF name online, especially messages promising money, prizes, or asking for sensitive personal info. If you see anything like that, treat it as a scam.
If you suspect someone has contacted you fraudulently representing UNICEF, please be aware: UNICEF never solicits funds via Western Union, never expects employees to pay their own expenses, never participates in lottery awards, and never solicits donations with the promise of a commission.
When in doubt, don't proceed. Pause and verify through official UNICEF channels first.
How quickly can UNICEF respond during an emergency?
Fast, and that speed is something UNICEF has spent decades building.
UNICEF keeps pre-positioned supplies and contingency stock in over 250 warehouses across more than 70 countries, so when a crisis hits, life-saving help is often already nearby.
At the same time, UNICEF's Global Supply and Logistics Hub in Copenhagen, described by UNICEF as the world's largest humanitarian warehouse, can deliver pre-positioned life-saving supplies within 72 hours at the onset of an emergency, anywhere in the world.
The exact speed on the ground can vary depending on access and conditions, like security restrictions, damaged roads, or border procedures.
That readiness is powered by consistent support. When you give regularly, you're not only helping today, you're helping UNICEF stay ready to move the moment the next emergency begins.
Who are the beneficiaries of UNICEF?
Every child, everywhere. Especially the ones who are hardest to reach — children caught in conflict, displaced by disaster, living in extreme poverty, or growing up in places where the basics aren't guaranteed.
UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories, going wherever the need is greatest. That includes children and families in places like Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, Myanmar, and many others, where growing up safely is far from certain.
And because children don't live in isolation, supporting the families and communities around them — parents and caregivers, local health workers, and teachers — is part of how we protect every child.