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UNICEF USA

UNICEF USA

Non-profit Organizations

New York, New York 54,969 followers

We advocate for UNICEF’s work worldwide to ensure every child is healthy, educated, protected and respected.

About us

For eight decades, UNICEF USA has partnered with American corporations, faith-based and civil society organizations, individuals, philanthropic foundations and government agencies to deliver critical nutrition, health, education and lifesaving humanitarian aid for children. UNICEF USA works alongside the American people and the U.S. government to invest in programs that make life better for children. In 2023, UNICEF USA raised more than $850 million in contributions from hundreds of thousands of individual and corporate donors from across America, in addition to the U.S. government’s voluntary contribution to UNICEF. Domestic and international research has found that a $1 investment in children and their well-being yields a tenfold return to society. UNICEF USA supports UNICEF’s status as the world’s leading voice for children. We advocate for policies that improve outcomes for children globally while making America safer, stronger and more prosperous. In fact, in 2024 alone, UNICEF procured $770 million of therapeutic food, medicine and other critical supplies and services from U.S. companies across 37 states. UNICEF USA has been awarded GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest rating, in recognition of the honesty and visibility we provide to supporters. We've also earned a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, the best possible score for nonprofits, indicating to donors that they can confidently give to UNICEF USA as our passions and values are aligned with our supporters. UNICEF USA's reported program expense ratio of 86 percent means we are a highly efficient charity, as defined by independent monitors. For every dollar spent, 86 cents goes directly toward helping children; we spend about 12 cents on fundraising costs and just under 2 cents on administration.

Website
http://www.unicefusa.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1947
Specialties
Education, Children with Disabilities, Emergency Relief, Immunization, Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Child Protection, Water and Sanitation, Child Survival, Empowering Women and Girls, Helping to track progress towards the SDG 2030's for children, Polio, Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus, Child Migrants and Refugees, Early Childhood Development, Strengthening Health Systems, Social Inclusion, Social Impact Investing, Child Rights and Business, Innovation, polio, and sustainable development

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  • Every child deserves to grow up healthy, educated, protected and respected — no matter where they come from. That belief is at the heart of everything we do. At UNICEF USA, we work alongside American corporations, faith-based and civil society organizations, philanthropic foundations, government agencies and individuals to support UNICEF in delivering the nutrition, health care, education and emergency aid that children need to survive and thrive. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/eCBkCRXZ

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  • In his recent address to the U.N. General Assembly, President Trump argued that the United Nations must be more effective. Accountability matters — but it would be a mistake to overlook what’s already working. The United Nations plays a vital role in advancing global security and well-being, and UNICEF is one of its most effective agencies. UNICEF delivers results that directly benefit children and strengthen American security — from fighting malnutrition and disease to helping keep children in classrooms. In 2024 alone, UNICEF helped 441 million children under 5 access lifesaving services. Fact: UNICEF is efficient, effective and critical to supporting American interests. Read more from UNICEF USA’s Patrick W. Quirk, Ph.D., via Newsweek.

  • UNICEF USA reposted this

    View profile for Michael J. Nyenhuis

    President & CEO of UNICEF USA

    Humanitarian values aren’t abstract; they are life or death. When UNICEF acts on those values, millions of children are reached with vaccines, medicine, safe water and education—the essentials they need to survive and thrive. But when traditional funders like the U.S. Government cut aid abruptly and significantly, the cost can be devastating. This week, the Washington Post reported on the impacts of recent cuts and delays in U.S. foreign aid, including the story of Suza, a 5-year-old girl who tragically passed away while waiting for lifesaving medication. Her story isn’t isolated; it represents what’s at stake when humanitarian commitments are neglected. If you have a moment today, I encourage you to read the article for a deeper understanding of the human impact of foreign aid pauses: https://lnkd.in/eN7WzMCU As we look ahead, my hope is that America’s leadership—and global leadership—will hold fast to the values that protect children, families and their communities. Lives depend on it. When we act with humanity and principle, we can create a future where every child has the chance to survive and thrive.

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    View profile for Michele Walsh

    Executive Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer at UNICEF USA

    The City of Salem, Massachusetts, has officially joined UNICEF’s Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI)! Thrilled to celebrate this exciting milestone. Salem has already built a strong foundation for youth engagement through the Salem Children’s Alliance and the Youth Commission. Now, by joining CFCI, the city is taking the next step to ensure children today and for generations to come are not only a priority of their local government but active partners in shaping their community’s future. Congratulations to Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the local leaders making this possible. Our teams at UNICEF USA are proud to partner with you, and we can’t wait to see the impact Salem will create for, and with, its youngest generation. More about CFCI: unicefusa.org/CFCISalem

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  • Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is back! And this year, we’re celebrating 75 years of impact. Since 1950, the #ToT4UNICEF campaign has helped raise nearly $200 million to support children worldwide — providing lifesaving vaccines, safe water, nutrition, education, mental health support and more. This October, add some meaning to your Halloweening. 🎃 Get started and learn how you can participate all month long in the lead-up to Halloween: https://lnkd.in/eM9QWvH2

    • A child trick-or-treats in a lion costume, carrying the iconic orange box for the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. Text overlay reads, "75 Years of Lifesaving Impact for Children: Visit trickortreatforunicef.org to carry on the tradition this October." The Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF logo sits in the bottom right corner of the graphic.
  • In Gaza, families are making impossible choices to keep their children safe. UNICEF is on the ground, delivering lifesaving supplies and providing simple but powerful tools like identification bracelets to help protect children during displacement. These bracelets have already helped reunite more than 250 children with their parents. 👉 Learn more from UNICEF's Matthew DeCristofano.

  • UNICEF teams are on the ground in Gaza — protecting children, providing safe water, linking families with essential services and scaling up supplies and support to meet urgent needs. Learn more from our latest update, from UNICEF's Tess Ingram.

  • UNICEF USA reposted this

    View profile for Michael J. Nyenhuis

    President & CEO of UNICEF USA

    This year, our UNICEF USA partner Key Club International marks its 100th anniversary—a milestone that underscores the power of youth-led service and leadership. I recently spoke with two Key Club International Board members, Luna and Grace, about how they and their peers are making a difference. From supporting early childhood development in Zambia to championing Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF in the U.S., their work demonstrates the power of youth leadership, both locally and globally. Find our conversation at the link below.

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