On Jan. 30, 2024, a child is held by her parent at a UNICEF-supported immunization session in Chinkuyu village, Malawi.

Thank You for Putting Children First in 2024

No matter what children faced in 2024, UNICEF was there to help, with your support. 

Children experienced formidable challenges in 2024 — conflict, displacement, climate shocks, natural disasters, public health emergencies, extreme poverty. UNICEF was there every step of the way, working with partners to uphold the rights of every child and ensure children at risk receive the essential services they need to reach their full potential. 

Watch the video to see how UNICEF and donors like you brought hope to children in 2024: 

Your ongoing support helps UNICEF create longterm, sustainable change for children

Since its founding to aid child refugees displaced by World War II, UNICEF has put children first, advocating for their rights and strengthening the systems they rely on.

That work wouldn't be possible without voluntary contributions from governments, intergovernmental organizations, foundations, the private sector and individuals.

When children's needs are met, the whole world benefits

Together, we believe in UNICEF's mission to ensure every child is healthy, educated, protected and respected. When children's needs are met and they can grow up to fulfill their dreams, we all benefit. 

Thank you for making the safety and well-being of children everywhere a priority in 2024 and every year. Your ongoing support can make a world of difference.

Five-year-old Platon attended a youth-led program on personal hygiene in Lviv, Ukraine on Aug. 19, 2024.
In Lviv, Ukraine on Aug. 16, 2024, 5-year-old Platon and his kindergarten classmates learned about the importance of handwashing and personal hygiene from teenagers Marta, Alina and Ivanna, participants in UNICEF's UPSHIFT social innovator accelerator program. After three years of war, Ukraine's water and sanitation systems are on the brink of collapse. © UNICEF/UNI645735/Yevtushenko 

Read the overview of UNICEF's 2025 Global Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal to learn more about UNICEF's impact in 2024 and plans for the coming year.

 

TOP PHOTO: On Jan. 30, 2024, a baby is held by her mother at a UNICEF-supported vaccination site in Chinkuyu village, Malawi. In 2024, 1.5 million children and women in Malawi accessed primary health care in facilities supported by UNICEF. © UNICEF/UNI533068/Khanyizira. Video edited by Tong Su for UNICEF USA.

HOW TO HELP

There are many ways to make a difference

War, famine, poverty, natural disasters — threats to the world's children keep coming. But UNICEF won't stop working to keep children healthy and safe.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories — more places than any other children's organization. UNICEF has the world's largest humanitarian warehouse and, when disaster strikes, can get supplies almost anywhere within 72 hours. Constantly innovating, always advocating for a better world for children, UNICEF works to ensure that every child can grow up healthy, educated, protected and respected.

Would you like to help give all children the opportunity to reach their full potential? There are many ways to get involved.

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