Our Mission | UNICEF USA
Paola Baldizon, Communication Consultant at UNICEF Guatemala, with Herson, 4, in San Cristobal, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala on Feb. 27, 2022.
 

Our Mission: To relentlessly pursue a more equitable world for every child

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What UNICEF is doing

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories, delivering impact for children through programs in:

CHILD PROTECTION — saving and protecting children in conflict, preventing violence against children, ending child trafficking and protecting children from the impacts of climate change

CHILD SURVIVAL  — immunizations, disease outbreak response, nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)

EDUCATION — supporting students and schools

EMERGENCY RELIEF — protecting the rights of child refugees and migrants, addressing food crises, meeting the urgent needs of those affected by extreme weather and other disasters

GENDER EQUALITY, EMPOWERMENT and INCLUSION —  including advocating for children with disabilities

INNOVATION — accelerating efforts to develop, deploy and scale innovative solutions in humanitarian work

Visit the UNICEF data hub for details on UNICEF program activities and impact by country.

What UNICEF USA is doing

UNICEF USA achieves impact through advocacy, education and fundraising in the United States.

UNICEF USA's Impact Fund for Children provides opportunities for social impact investors seeking to make a difference in the survival and development of children.

UNICEF USA's Advocacy team, based in Washington, DC, speaks up on behalf of the world's children — urging decision-makers in government and other sectors to implement policies and budgets that support and empower them.

Visit the UNICEF USA Action Center to join active advocacy campaigns. When you speak up for children, legislators will listen. 

UNICEF USA Child Friendly Cities Initiative provides a framework to help local government officials prioritize the needs of young people and to elevate their voices in local governance.

Supporters can contribute to UNICEF programs by shopping online for unusual, handcrafted goods at the UNICEF Market or by sending lifesaving supplies to kids in need with a UNICEF Inspired Gift.

Visit the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF homepage to connect with others and participate in this legacy event.

Stories About Our Mission

Severe drought is impacting 10 million people in Ethiopia, fueling a child malnutrition crisis.
Impacts of Conflict and Climate Change Fueling Crisis in Ethiopia
On a visit to Afar, UNICEF Emergency Director Manuel Fontaine stresses the need for a scaled-up response. [VIDEO]
UNICEF is working to expand vital water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services to communities in La Guajira, Colombia, with funding from the Baxter International Foundation, and Fundación Halü as implementing partner.
UNICEF Improves Water Systems in Rural Colombia
With funding from the Baxter International Foundation, UNICEF is expanding community access to vital water, sanitation and hygiene services.
Baby Yehor was a breastfeeding newborn when the shelling began in Mariupol, Ukraine. He and his parents were forced to evacuate.
Breastfeeding a Lifeline for Mothers and Babies in Ukraine
With help from UNICEF, Yevheniya has learned how to keep her baby healthy even amid violence and displacement.
Sasha, 10, from Ukraine, sits in her new classroom in Moldova, where she has found safety and support with UNICEF's help.
Back to School After Fleeing War: Ukrainian Students in Moldova
UNICEF is helping refugee-hosting countries like Moldova integrate Ukrainian refugee children into local schools. [VIDEO]
A child drinks water piped from a borehole rehablitated by UNICEF in Garissa County, Kenya.
UNICEF Helps Families Access Safe Water in Drought-Stricken Kenya
As Kenyan families struggle to find water, UNICEF is distributing water treatment chemicals and rehabilitating community boreholes. [VIDEO]
On July 27, 2022, residents walk past debris from an old house in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur province, north of Manila, after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the northern Philippines.
UNICEF Assessing Urgent Needs After Earthquake Hits Philippines
UNICEF teams are readying lifesaving supplies to meet the needs of families affected by the magnitude 7.0 quake. [VIDEO}
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