The Children's Emergency Fund enables us to respond to emergencies as they arise, with aid usually arriving within 48 hours.Afterwards, we work to give children the long-term support and rehabilitation needed to rebuild their lives.
During an emergency every donation is critical.
Children of Syria Appeal
Over one million people have fled from the horrific violence in Syria, half of them children. And for the millions more who are still living in Syria, every single day is a struggle.
- Right now, our resources are at breaking point. Without extra funding we won't be able to reach every child who needs us.
Children have been displaced, lost homes and schools, and are struggling to get clean water, food and warmth. Some children have been victims of violence; beaten, shot at and physically and sexually abused.
We are providing children with clean water, medical care and clothing, as well as vaccinating against life-threatening diseases such as measles and polio. We're also running child-friendly spaces where children can be safe to play.
It is abhorrent that even one child has suffered, seen the unspeakable and lived through the unimaginable.
A gift of just £9 could provide a family with an emergency water kit, including a water container, bucket, soap and water purification tablets.
You can find further information on the main Syria emergency page.
Funds raised for this appeal will support children affected by the Syrian crisis. If the funds raised exceed UNICEF's funding requirement for this appeal, your gift will go to our Children's Emergency Fund.
How you can help
Get an Emergency Fundraising Pack. Email fundraisinghelp@unicef.org.uk, call 0844 801 2414 or download from the list below:
You can also:
However you choose to help, please act now.
Sending in your money
Find out how you can send in your Emergency Fundraising Appeal money once you've finished all your fantastic fundraising.
Tell us about your fundraising
We want to tell everyone about your great fundraising activities.
- Fill in our event form
- Email your photos to fundraisinghelp@unicef.org.uk so we can share them on our Facebook page.
- Tell us on Facebook what you are doing to support UNICEF UK’s work for children by typing in @UNICEF UK in your posts (you will need to ‘like’ us first).
- On Google+, type in +UNICEF UK in your posts.
- Use #TeamUNICEF on Twitter.
- Take a look at the UNICEF UK blog, learn more about our work or write a blog of your own.
How the money you raise helps
UNICEF works for children and their rights and we will not stop until every child has the chance of a better life. We are supported entirely by your donations. Find out how the money your school raises helps make a lasting difference to the lives of children around the world.
Contact us
For more information email fundraisinghelp@unicef.org.uk or call our helpdesk on 0844 801 2414.
