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Violence drives Haiti’s children into armed groups; up to half of all members are now children – UNICEF

Children are experiencing a ‘vicious cycle of suffering’ as violence continues to spike

UNICEF Representative Bruno Maes visited the displacement sites of Delmas 18, where more than 3,150 people, the majority of them women and children, were recently displaced due to a new wave of armed violence.

Flash floods in Afghanistan posing urgent and persistent threat to children - UNICEF

UNICEF calls for increased investment in disaster preparedness and climate resilience as the recent floods provide a grave forewarning of potential future climate hazards.

On the 28th May 2024, 9 year old Farzan is photographed in the ruins of his house in Chaghcharan district, Ghor province in western Afghanistan.

RUTF is restoring nutrition to children around the world

Ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) has played a vital role in saving children's lives by providing them with much-needed essential nutrition.

A child eats from a packet of ready-to-use therapeutic food in Venezuela.

No time to lose as famine stalks millions in Sudan amid intense fighting and access denials

Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee

On 3 February 2024, children collect water at a UNICEF borehole inside Adré refugee settlement in Chad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about UNICEF and our work. What does UNICEF do? How do funds help children?

HOW UNICEF USES YOUR DONATION

A donation to UNICEF Canada means you are making a difference in children’s lives. Every dollar is used effectively and efficiently to create the greatest impact for children.

In Syria, 4-year-old Rashid smiles and gives a thumbs-up sign, while wearing his new winter clothes distributed by UNICEF in Fafin camp for displaced families.

Our shared impact in 2023

UNICEF Canada is pleased to present our 2023 Impact Report and share the incredible difference our supporters across Canada have made.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, A UNICEF worker carries a child wearing a blue UNICEF backpack.

A healthy future for mothers and their children

We hear it often, but it remains true – a healthy mother means a healthy child. And they both need the right support to protect their well-being – from access to affordable, quality healthcare to good nutrition practices to clean water.

A mother in front of a tent holding a newborn in pink blanket.

Senior Emergency Manager

UNICEF is the world’s farthest-reaching humanitarian organization for children. Across 190 countries and territories, and in the world’s toughest places, we work day in and day out to help children survive. To defend their rights. To keep them protected, healthy and educated. To give them a fair chance to fulfil their potential. Our work for every child relies entirely on voluntary support, including donations from generous Canadians.

A Child’s Journey to Recover from Acute Malnutrition

Helping Children like Parwana Recover from Malnutrition.