Always on: Children’s Emergency Fund
We operate the largest humanitarian warehouse in the world so we can:
- Respond within 48 hours with life-saving supplies and healthcare.
- Protect children from conflict and its long-term impacts.
- Help children physically and psychologically.
We respond to disasters, such as the devastating earthquakes in Afghanistan and Morocco, and flooding in Libya.
And we are supporting children in conflict across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
Please donate to our Children’s Emergency Fund to help us reach children and families in emergencies like these.
Ready to support children in conflict and disaster
With any conflict, children suffer first and suffer most.
The number of countries in active armed conflicts is the highest in the last 30 years. Those most vulnerable, are being injured or killed on the frontline of conflicts around the world.
30 million children have been displaced globally, losing their families and homes. They’re deprived of access to food, shelter, health care and education. Children are more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation.
We call for ceasefires and humanitarian corridors to allow safe passage for children and families. We are always ready to deliver immediate support.
Please support our Children’s Emergency Fund for crises now and yet to come.
On 6 March 2022 in Iraq, children play at a playground in the Old City of Mosul. Mosul’s Old City is rising from the rubble in war-scarred Iraq, but there are still neighborhoods in ruins.
Emergencies are in our DNA
We were set up over 75 years ago to support children after World War Two. We’re hardwired to protect children during crisis.
Our Children’s Emergency Fund means we can help whenever and wherever needed, even when crises don’t make the news.
We are there before, during and after emergencies, helping communities to recover quickly and build resilience to future emergencies.
Our amazing supporters help to keep this vital fund topped up and ready for action at any time.
Donate now to support our life-saving work
Patricien, age 12, fled the armed conflict in Kibumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo, in October 2022. Last year, UNICEF supported 28 million children in crisis situations to access education.
How your donation helps
Your gift will go directly to our Children’s Emergency Fund to protect children and families caught up in crises with whatever they need, be that life-saving therapeutic food, water and sanitation, temporary schools and clinics, and so much more.
You can help make sure all our humanitarian hubs are fully stocked with supplies like first aid kits, baby packs, shelters, and winter supplies, saving vital time.
Where has our Children’s Emergency Fund helped?
Whenever you see a humanitarian crisis in the news, UNICEF is ready to support. And our Children’s Emergency Fund means we can also reach children in crises that don’t make the headlines.
Thanks to donations like yours to our Children’s Emergency Fund, we’ve sent vital supplies to children and families in Mozambique, Haiti, Armenia, Venezuela, Yemen, Democratic Republic of Congo and dozens more.
We were able to support children in Ukraine before the conflict escalated into a war.
Donating by phone
If you’re in the UK and would prefer to make a donation by phone, you can call our dedicated donation line: 0300 330 5699. For other ways you can donate please refer to our Donation FAQs.
Donate now to support our life-saving work
