For every child, results

UNICEF was established in the aftermath of World War II to help children whose lives and futures were at risk – no matter what country they were from.

The only thing that mattered to UNICEF was reaching children in need. What mattered was achieving results.

The same holds true today. We work day-in and day-out, in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the children and young people who are most at risk and most in need. We work to save their lives. To protect their rights. To keep them safe from harm. To give them a childhood in which they’re protected, healthy and educated. To give them a fair chance to fulfil their potential.

We are UNICEF. We stand for every child, everywhere. And we never give up.

6 WAYS UNICEF GETS RESULTS

1. Local presence, global reach

UNICEF is active in more than 190 countries and territories. Our vast network of skilled and committed staff means we can take successful approaches from one place in the world and adapt them to meet challenges elsewhere, helping drive results for children and young people at a global scale. 

2. Saving more lives for less money

UNICEF is funded entirely by voluntary contributions – and we are committed to making every dollar go further to save and improve children and young people’s lives. As one of the world’s largest buyers of lifesaving supplies such as vaccines and mosquito nets, UNICEF has unique leverage to negotiate the lowest prices. Buying big and being transparent enables us to shape markets, cut costs and increase efficiency – and, most importantly, save more lives.

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3. Emergency response and readiness

UNICEF is on the ground before, during and after humanitarian emergencies. Our global supply chain and local presence mean we can get help to where it's needed fast – we can ship lifesaving supplies almost anywhere in the world within 72 hours.

Just as important, UNICEF stays and delivers. How we respond in crises lays the foundation for long-term development, just as how we work in non-crisis situations helps communities to weather future shocks.

4. New solutions to old problems

Innovation is at the heart of UNICEF’s ability to achieve results for children and young people. Our global innovation centre helps scale up proven solutions, while a dedicated innovation fund provides financial resources to promising early-stage projects. The results? A new wave of technologies and products to help us reach the hardest-to-reach children and communities.

5. Powerful partnerships

Strong partnerships with governments, NGOs, civil society and the private sector make UNICEF’s work for children possible. In turn, our credibility, impartiality and record of achieving results make us a partner of choice.

Global brands – from Lego to Unilever – leverage their resources and drive innovation to help children and young people. Our exceptionally generous supporters make a difference through donating, volunteering and being advocates for children in their communities.

And of course, UNICEF’s ability to achieve results for every child depends on our most important partners – governments, which provide critical resources that enable us to reach children wherever they are.  

6. An influential voice for children

UNICEF is the world’s leading voice for – and with – children. Impartial and non-political, we are never silent about violations of children’s rights.

Our research and reports are a leading source of data and information on the situation of children and young people around the world for journalists, researchers, policy makers and advocates.

Our Goodwill Ambassadors help inspire people around the world to support the cause of children.

In all we do, we work to engage and empower young people to have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.

_{*Ranking by Twiplomacy}