Emergencies
Find out how we provide vital support to children and families through our Children’s Emergencies Fund.
What do we do?
at UNICEF UK
What do we do at UNICEF?
At UNICEF, the C stands for children. Wherever there are children, there is childhood, and we are here to protect it.
Millions of children around the world are growing up without access to their most basic needs. As a children’s charity, we work with local communities, partners, and governments to promote children’s rights and deliver essentials like healthcare, education, nutrition, and safe water.
When emergencies strike, we act fast. We run the largest humanitarian supply warehouse in the world—think Amazon, but for lifesaving aid—ready to reach children and families with urgent help.
Our work goes beyond emergencies. We also focus on solving long-term challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality, working together towards a better future for every child.
Our programmes
Our programme of work is designed to create lasting change for children across the world, from protecting children in emergencies to strengthening health, education and child protection systems. Ultimately, each area plays an important role in helping children survive and thrive.
Education
Explore how we are enabling children to access a quality and inclusive education through remote learning and more.
Water and Sanitation
Understand how we work with our partners to build systems for water, sanitation and proper hygiene to ensure families can grow up healthy and safe.
