This section is full of ideas for how you, the individual fundraiser, can help to support UNICEF’s work to protect and promote child rights. Whatever method you choose, UNICEF can supply you with advice and resources to make your fundraiser a success.

Your support is greatly appreciated. No matter how big or small the sum you raise it will make a real difference to the lives of children. UNICEF relies entirely on voluntary donations to fund our vital work for children and their rights. We receive no funding from the UN budget.

• Raise £24 and we could ensure a child’s right to be healthy by buying mosquito nets to protect 8 families from malaria in the Republic of Congo.
• Raise £70 and we could help 80 children in Sri Lanka access their right to a childhood by  providing a recreation kit, containing sports material  for cricket, football, basketball, badminton, etc. This would give them to opportunity to take part in sport and play.
• Raise £230 and we could provide special training for a police officer in Liberia to protect women and children, helping to uphold their right to be treated fairly. 
• Raise £1500 and we could help 560 children in Zimbabwe access their right to education by providing essential learning materials such exercise books, pencils and rulers.

There is a huge range of fun and exciting activities and challenges you can participate in to raise money, from trekking, cycling and running to dress down days at work and quizzes.

We have some tips to help you get started:

• Sheila's top tips on event fundraising
• Online fundraising
• Using the media in your fundraising
• Legal stuff

Best of luck with your fundraising and don’t forget to send us your completed event form so we know what your plans are – and a photo of your fundraising activity so we can celebrate your success afterwards. 

Many thanks,
The Fundraising Initiatives Team

Contact us

For help with your fundraising, please contact Helpdesk on 0844 801 2414 or complete our enquiry form online. 

Downloadable materials

• Event form (212 kb)
• Materials order form (197 kb)
• Sponsorship form (290 kb)
• Sending us the money you raise (238 kb)