This Eid, make your generosity count for a child

UNICEF supported Child in Ethiopia, 2025

For many people, Ramadan changes the rhythm of life.
Days feel more thoughtful.
Spending becomes more intentional.
You pause before making decisions, including where you give.

Giving during Ramadan is not about impulse.
It’s about trust.
About intention.
About choosing carefully who carries your Sadaqah forward.

If supporting children living through crisis is among your intentions this Ramadan, many people choose UNICEF for this responsibility.

SUPPORT CHILDREN THIS RAMADAN

______
Why this choice matters right now

Across Gaza, Sudan, Syria and Yemen, families are navigating realities most people never have to imagine.

Children searching for clean water in the scorching heat
Families sheltering in tents that flood when it rains
Parents making impossible choices between food and medicine
Young lives interrupted by displacement, hunger, and fear

These are not rare stories. This is a daily reality for millions of children and their families.

These children deserve the same care, safety, stability and the chance to grow up with dignity as any other child in the world.

GIVE WITH INTENTION THIS RAMADAN

______
Why your Ramadan donation decision matters

“I have been displaced more than 15 times during this war. Life is extremely difficult—especially in winter.” - Anwar, a mother of four in North Gaza

Anwar lives in a small tent in Beit Lahia, North Gaza, with her children.

Winter has made daily life harder. When it rains, the tent floods. When temperatures drop, keeping a newborn warm becomes a constant worry. Access to markets, healthcare, and basic services is limited.

For mothers like Anwar, protecting their children is a daily struggle.

UNICEF teams are on the ground in places like Gaza, assessing needs and working tirelessly to support families with urgent basics. But we need your help.

HELP REACH FAMILIES LIKE ANWAR'S

______
Every day of Ramadan is an opportunity

Each day of Ramadan is another chance to live your values through action.

Your Sadaqah can help enable:

Essential health care and nutrition

support to children like Layan in Yemen

Access to safe water and sanitation

for children like Amna in places like Sudan

Lareen receiving cash assistance from UNICEF

Cash assistance so families like Lareen’s

can meet urgent needs in places like the Gaza Strip

Safe spaces

for children like Sadia to learn, play and heal

Different countries. Different crises.

The same purpose: supporting children through the reality they are living today.

SUPPORT CHILDREN THROUGH UNICEF

______
Why people like you trust UNICEF with their Ramadan donation

Giving during Ramadan is deeply personal. People want confidence that their Sadaqah is handled with care, reaches those most in need, and is managed responsibly.

This is where experience matters.

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories

80% of all the life-saving therapeutic food used to treat dangerous malnutrition is secured by UNICEF.

Over 2.1 billion people gained access to safe drinking water in the last two decades.

150 million children gained access to education through UNICEF support since 2021.

We are not sharing these numbers to impress you.
They are here to reassure you.

They reflect long-term presence.
They reflect access in difficult contexts.

They reflect long-term presence, the ability to operate at scale, and the experience needed to reach children in complex places like Gaza, Sudan, Yemen and Syria, where access is difficult and trust matters.

For many donors, this is why they choose UNICEF when deciding where their Sadaqah and Ramadan donations should go.

GIVE WITH CONFIDENCE THIS RAMADAN

" I was once a victim of a crisis. The experience was tough. The man who accommodated us treated us nicely. I know there are a lot of people out there who need help daily. To me, it doesn't matter whether you have all or not. With the little you have; you can put a smile on someone else's face. "

- Ifan, a UNICEF Donor from Nigeria.

" UNICEF has established its support for every human being. Their work is worthy of praise. Hoping for more success from your initiatives. "

- Abdul Waris, a UNICEF Donor from Afghanistan.

" Children are our future, so if their present is dark, our future is dark. We have an authentic channel and organization for supporting social causes. This is what motivates me to continue donating to UNICEF. "

- Anurag, a UNICEF Donor from India.

" Being a UNICEF donor is an honor and privilege for me. When you make a donation, you give hope and happiness to children who need it the most. "

- Gashubije, a UNICEF Donor

" It seemed to me, after working with various other organizations, that UNICEF is the most focused on children's needs and the most able. I feel I am able to make a difference no matter how big the task is with an organisation that never gives up! "

- George, a UNICEF Donor from UK

" I know that my donations will get to the right people and assist them in their trouble. It makes me feel that I have done something special for those in need. I also believe UNICEF to be a worthy organisation and one which will use the money efficiently where it is most needed. "

- Sheelagh, a UNICEF Donor

SUPPORT CHILDREN THIS RAMADAN

____________

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.

Why do many people choose to give more charity during Ramadan?

Ramadan is a month of reflection, gratitude, and heightened awareness of others. Fasting naturally draws attention to those who don't have enough - not just for a month, but every day. That awareness, combined with a deep sense of spiritual purpose that many people feel during this time, makes Ramadan one of the most generous periods of the year across the world.

For millions of people, it's also a time when giving feels most meaningful - when acts of generosity carry extra weight, and when the instinct to do something for others is at its strongest. That's why so many people around the world choose to support UNICEF during Ramadan.

UNICEF works in the places that need it most, with some of the world's most vulnerable children - in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, and beyond. Not just when the world is watching, but always.

If you can, please support children today.

Can I donate to a non-Muslim organisation during Ramadan?

Yes, and many people do. What matters most is the intention behind your giving and the impact it has on those who need it most.

UNICEF works for children in more than 190 countries and territories, supporting the most vulnerable children. That includes children and families in places like Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, and Syria, where needs remain urgent.

Your generosity this Ramadan will reach children who need it most. That's what counts.

Should I give to emergencies during Ramadan, or focus on long-term support?

With UNICEF, you don't have to choose. Your donation can go where children need it most - and that often means supporting both urgent response and longer-term recovery.

In the middle of a crisis, children and families may need emergency essentials like safe water, medical support, and nutrition supplies. And long after the headlines move on, communities still need steady support to keep critical services running – health care, protection, and safe places for children to learn and recover.

One of the hardest realities is that needs don't end when public attention fades. Your regular support can help UNICEF respond quickly when crises hit and continue supporting children and families for as long as they need us.

However you choose to give this Ramadan, UNICEF will direct your support to help children who need it most - right now and in the months ahead.

What is the meaning of continuous charity in Islam?

Sadaqah Jariyah — a charity that continues to give long after the initial act of giving.

A solar-powered water system that serves a community for years. A health clinic that stays open through recovery. A school that keeps its doors open for children who finally made it back. These are the foundations on which communities in places like Gaza, Sudan and Yemen can build their future.

When you set up a regular donation, you're creating something that continues — for a child and for the community they grow up in.

What is the reward of donating on Laylatul Qadr?

The significance of Laylatul Qadr is something only you can truly feel, and we won't try to define it for you.

What we can say is this: for many people, the reward is in knowing their generosity carries real meaning and real blessings — because it reaches children when they're most vulnerable. Your gift can help UNICEF provide life-saving nutrition support, including therapeutic food for severely malnourished children, help families access safe water, and support children's learning and protection in places affected by crisis.

Whatever this night means to you spiritually, giving on it can be a powerful way to turn intention into help that reaches children and families who are still waiting for safety, care, and the chance to make it through tomorrow.

What is the best time to donate in Ramadan?

The honest answer is any time. Every day and every night of Ramadan is a blessed opportunity to give.

That said, many people choose to give during the last ten nights, and especially on the odd nights, to make sure their generosity falls on Laylatul Qadr, whenever it may be. It's a beautiful intention, and one that many donors hold close.

And that generosity can translate into life-saving support for children: safe water, vaccines and essential medical supplies, life-saving nutrition support including therapeutic food for severely malnourished children, and safe spaces for children to learn and recover.

But children's needs don't begin and end within those ten nights. They continue in the weeks and months that follow. A regular donation started this Ramadan is one way to let your giving extend beyond the month, steadily reaching children and families where the need is greatest.

Give when your heart moves you. And if you can, let that giving continue.

Which days are best to give in Ramadan (first 10 days vs last 10 days)?

There's no single right answer and that's the beauty of it.

Some people give in the first 10 days to begin Ramadan with generosity and set the tone for the month. Others focus on the last 10 nights, especially the odd nights, to make sure their giving falls on Laylatul Qadr, whenever it may be.

What matters most is that your support reaches children. Whenever you give, your donation can help UNICEF deliver essentials like safe water, vaccines and medical supplies, and life-saving nutrition support, including therapeutic food for severely malnourished children and help keep safe learning and protection services within reach for children in crisis.

If you'd like your giving to extend beyond a single moment in the month, starting a regular donation in Ramadan is one way to keep that support going for children and families in the weeks and months ahead.

What intention is needed for Ramadan donations?

You know your intention better than anyone. Whatever niyyah you carry into your giving this Ramadan - for the sake of those who are suffering, in memory of a loved one, or simply because your heart said it was time - it is yours, and it is enough.

What UNICEF can promise is this: your donation helps children and families where the need is greatest, including in places like Gaza, Syria, Yemen, and Sudan. That can mean essentials like safe water, vaccines and medical supplies, and life-saving nutrition support, including therapeutic food for severely malnourished children, along with support that helps children stay protected and keep learning.

Give with confidence. Give with care. And know your generosity can reach children who urgently need it.

What are the benefits of charity in Ramadan?

For those who give during Ramadan, the personal significance of that generosity is deeply felt - a sense of purpose, of connection, of doing something that matters beyond the everyday.

But there's another kind of benefit that's just as real. The malnourished child who receives therapeutic food and pulls through. The family that finally has access to safe water. The girl who makes it back to school. These are the benefits that live on the other side of your giving — tangible, lasting, and profound.

Just as importantly, giving in Ramadan can become a habit that lasts beyond the month. A regular gift started in Ramadan is one way to keep your support going for children and families in the weeks and months ahead, wherever the need is greatest.

How does Ramadan bring the community together?

Ramadan is lived collectively. The fast is shared, the prayers are shared, the iftar table is shared. There's something powerful about millions of people around the world choosing, at the same time, to slow down, reflect, and turn toward one another.

Charity is part of that same spirit. When families give together, when communities pool their generosity for a cause, giving becomes more than an individual act — it becomes a declaration of shared values.

Every Ramadan, people around the world trust UNICEF to carry that collective generosity to children who need it most. And in that way, a community sitting down to iftar in one part of the world becomes connected to a child accessing essentials like safe water, life-saving therapeutic food, and protection in another.

Can I donate monthly, and can I change the amount later?

Yes, you can. You can set up a regular monthly donation easily through this page, starting with whatever amount feels right for you today. And if your circumstances change, you can increase, reduce, pause, or cancel at any time.

A monthly gift has a powerful effect. It helps UNICEF keep essentials within reach for children and families, like safe water, vaccines, nutrition support, including life-saving therapeutic food, and safe spaces to learn and recover, month after month, even after the headlines move on.

Start with what you can. What matters most is choosing to keep showing up for children who still need urgent support.

When will my recurring donation be processed each month?

Your recurring gift is processed on the same day each month as the day you first set it up. For example, if you start your monthly donation on the 10th, the next one is typically charged on the 10th as well.

Is my donation secure?

Yes, completely. UNICEF's online donation process is handled through a secure, encrypted payment system; your card and banking details are never stored or accessible to us.

The only thing we may keep, with your permission, is the contact information you share, so we can stay in touch about the difference your support is making.

Will I get a receipt right away?

Yes — you'll receive a confirmation and receipt by email as soon as your donation is processed. If it doesn't appear in your inbox, it's worth checking your spam folder just in case.

If you still can't find it, get in touch with our team and we'll resend it straight away.

Can a small business or local group set up a monthly UNICEF donation?

Yes. A business, team, community group, or even a group of friends can absolutely choose to support UNICEF regularly. It's a wonderful way to give your team or community a shared sense of purpose, knowing that together, you're making a difference that lasts.

The simplest way is to have one person set up a monthly donation on behalf of the group, then collect contributions internally however you prefer. That keeps it easy, consistent, and flexible.

If you'd like the donation to be handled differently, or you need documentation for your records, it's best to reach out to UNICEF directly and the team can guide you based on your location.

What's the best way to give if I want ongoing impact?

If you're looking for ongoing impact, the best option is regular monthly giving.

A monthly donation helps UNICEF keep support steady for children and families — not just in the first days of an emergency, but through the longer road that follows. It helps UNICEF plan ahead, stay ready to respond quickly, and keep essentials within reach — like safe water, vaccines and medical supplies, and life-saving nutrition support, including therapeutic food for severely malnourished children.

Start with what you can. What matters most is consistency — knowing your support can keep reaching children month after month, wherever the need is greatest.

Can I reduce my recurring amount instead of cancelling?

Yes. Your circumstances can change, and that's absolutely normal. What matters is that your support feels sustainable for you, so children can keep counting on steady help reaching them.

If you'd like to keep supporting but need to reduce your recurring amount, you can get in touch with our team, and we'll update it for you.

How do I update my payment details?

Easy to do — just get in touch with our team and we'll help you update your details securely.

Can I donate monthly using cryptocurrency or digital wallets?

At the moment, we accept donations by credit card (with international transactions enabled), Apple Pay, and Google Pay. We hope to offer more payment options in the future.

If you have questions about payment methods, get in touch with our team and we'll do our best to help.

Disclaimer:

*For clarity on the deductibility of your donations, please consult a tax advisor. UNICEF does not provide tax advice.
**Please note that the stories of children and price point descriptions mentioned (if any) are to illustrate activities and the impact your donation can make on the lives of vulnerable children around the world. UNICEF, based on the need on the ground, will allocate resources to areas that need funds the most.
***As a United Nations entity enjoying privileges and immunities enshrined in the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, UNICEF does not have a tax registration number in any country because it is not subject to tax on its income in any jurisdiction and because it is not subject to the jurisdiction of any national authority, including any tax authority.

______Why this choice matters right now

______Why your Ramadan donation decision matters

______Every day of Ramadan is an opportunity