About UNICEF

UNICEF is the leading children’s organisation, reaching children in more than 150 less-developed countries around the world.

UNICEF believes that every child should have access to clean water, food, health care, education, and a safe environment in which to grow up. UNICEF upholds the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child and works to hold the international community responsible for their promises to children.

UNICEF works with local communities and governments across the globe in order to help children realise their talent and potential. This is achieved through long-term development programmes in healthcare and education, for example, and emergency work in times of crisis.

For 60 years, UNICEF has been helping governments, communities and families make the world a better place for children. UNICEF’s mandate is to advocate for children’s rights and help meet their needs.