Programs worldwide

Every day, 15,000 children under the age of five die worldwide. Most of these premature deaths could be prevented by simple means such as vaccination. UNICEF is committed to ensuring that all children get a safe start in life.

Millions of children worldwide are victims of violence, exploitation and abuse. In cooperation with governments and both national and international partners, UNICEF provides targeted care for affected and endangered children.

One in five children of pre-school to secondary school age have no access to education. At the same time, more than half of schoolchildren cannot read or write properly by the end of primary school. That is why UNICEF is doing everything it can to alleviate this global education crisis.

Globally, more than 1,200 children before the age of five die every day from diarrheal diseases connected to water pollution and inadequate hygiene. 2.2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water.

Every child has the right to protection and support. Social welfare systems help to address basic needs like healthcare, education and nutrition. But millions of children lack access to these services. UNICEF is committed to ensuring that every child gets the help that they need.

UNICEF’s activities can only be sustainable if there are people willing to make a long-term commitment. Do you want to enable UNICEF to plan for the long term?