How is UNICEF's budget allocated?
In 2004, UNICEF's total income was $1.969 billion, of which 94 percent went to programs, with the remainder being spent on administrative costs.
Of the funds spent on programs, 34 percent went into early childhood development; 22 percent supported immunization; 21 percent was used for girls' education; 10 percent went into improved protection of children, particularly those in countries affected by armed conflict; 9 percent supported programs for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS; and 4 percent supported other programs including youth participation in community development.
