Scottish Government grants £2million to UNICEF programmes – Unicef Scotland responds

27th November 2020

Lucinda Rivers, Head of UNICEF Scotland, said:

“We are delighted that the Scottish government have chosen to award UNICEF Scotland £2million towards our coronavirus response in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia.

“The world is currently facing its worst crisis for children since the Second World War, and children have never needed our support more. The pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges for many, impacting their survival and wellbeing. With this grant, we’ll be able to reach more children in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia with vital services – including access to learning materials while schools are closed, protection from gender based violence and continuing vital routine immunisation to prevent the spread of disease.

“We thank the Scottish Government for their generosity at a time when it is most needed, and look forward to continuing our partnership with them through this work.”

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Unicef UK Media Team, 0207 375 6030, [email protected]