Thank you for 75 years of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. 💙 Learn more about the iconic #ToT4UNICEF campaign — its history, impact and how you can get involved this Halloween: https://lnkd.in/eM9QWvH2
UNICEF USA
Non-profit Organizations
New York, New York 55,481 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.
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http://www.unicefusa.org
External link for UNICEF USA
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
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- 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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UNICEF USA reposted this
Collaboration between the corporate sector and civil society groups continues to be a crucial part of identifying and remediating instances of hazardous child labor in the U.S. supply chain. AIM-Progress, with its members and partners, is leading critical efforts in this space. Yesterday, I had the privilege of joining the conversation and highlighting UNICEF USA’s research, compliance framework and repository of resources, available here: https://lnkd.in/gUDvyNR8 Our focus remains: 1. Increasing awareness of child labor risks in the U.S. supply chain. The U.S. is not usually considered a high-risk market for corporations, but we have evidence of higher risks for children and youth. 2. Promoting the repository of resources, ensuring companies have access to guidance, training and best practices to identify, mitigate and remediate child labor. 3. Advocating to maintain and strengthen child labor regulations. 4. Equipping investors to guard against, identify, and then ensure remediation, of child labor violations by companies in their portfolios Together, we can drive progress to protect children in the U.S. and ensure their best interests are upheld.
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In every emergency, children pay the highest price — often losing safety, stability and the chance to simply be children. That’s why UNICEF and partners establish child-friendly spaces as part of emergency response. These safe spaces provide protection, education and psychosocial support, giving children the chance to learn, play and begin to heal, even amid crisis. 👉 Swipe to learn how child-friendly spaces help protect children in humanitarian emergencies.
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Meet 15-year-old Rahaf. She fled the war in Sudan with her mother and sisters two years ago. While staying a UNICEF-supported camp, she's been able to resume her education in a safe and supportive environment. For every girl, #ForEveryChild, opportunity. 💙
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India is home to the world’s largest youth population — over 300 million young people aged 10–24. This group has immense social and economic potential, yet challenges like unemployment, limited access to skilling and other opportunities continue to hold back many in an AI-driven future. That is why Adobe and UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited are partnering to help close India’s youth skills gap in the creative and digital economy, with an aim to equip young people with in-demand, transferable skills and real-life experience for a rapidly evolving world. The shared-value partnership is piloting an initiative that integrates Adobe’s Digital Academy curricula into Generation Unlimited’s Passport to Earning program, providing free, certifiable and market-relevant training to young people across India. Its "Design Fundamentals with AI" course will introduce learners to digital design and generative AI through hands-on projects that lead to a professional certificate and portfolio. Together, we are empowering young people across India to gain the creative and digital skills they need to thrive and be #WorkLifeReady. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQCgNQBJ
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UNICEF is on the ground in the Gaza Strip, delivering lifesaving supplies and providing mental health and psychosocial support for children and families. Learn more from our latest update: https://lnkd.in/ewS9mW_e
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UNICEF USA reposted this
It was a joy to join Rotary International and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to witness in real-time their support for the scale and scope of UNICEF's strategic planning, procurement and delivery of critical supplies for children around the world through UNICEF Supply. Last year alone, UNICEF procured $5.6 billion worth of supplies and services in 160 countries, including delivery of 2.787 billion vaccine doses for children. This reach and rapid response is only made possible through support of generous partners, collaborators and donors. Thank you! with Michele Walsh UNICEF USA
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UNICEF USA reposted this
One of the best parts of my job is learning from and being inspired by young people. Last month, during New York Climate Week, I had the privilege of joining a conversation hosted by World's Largest Lesson and THE NAT at Spotify's offices. There, I joined a room full of creative, passionate young innovators leading climate solutions around the world. Also in attendance were three of our remarkable UNICEF Clubs National Youth Council members—Anika, Jazmine and Elmar—whose ideas and optimism fuel hope for the future. Alongside my fellow panelists Jose Reyeros, Mickie Muchilwa and Casey Rogers, we explored how to turn passion into purpose, the power of mentorship and the importance of protecting our planet. If you’re ever feeling discouraged about the state of the world, I recommend spending time with the next generation of leaders. Their energy, empathy and creativity will remind you what’s possible.
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UNICEF is proud to partner with Co-Develop to advance safe and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Tanzania and Lesotho. Co-Develop, a global nonprofit fund, is working to help transform 50 countries into inclusive digital societies over the next five years — supporting governments in building fairer, more connected futures for all. As part of this partnership, UNICEF is supporting the implementation of the UN Universal DPI Safeguards Framework to ensure that digital systems are designed with children’s rights, protection and inclusion at their core. Together, we’re taking an important step toward a digital future that empowers every child and community to thrive. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eBHyZghW
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We recently traveled to the city of Salem, Massachusetts, to kick off the 75th anniversary of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF in the Halloween capital of the world — and to celebrate Salem’s announcement that it's joining UNICEF’s Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI). From festive fun to civic pride, Salem showed what it means to put children at the heart of their community. There's still time to participate in #ToT4UNICEF. 👉 Visit https://lnkd.in/eM9QWvH2 to learn more, and to add some meaning to your Halloweening. 📷 © Daniel Ebersole for DJQ Media LLC
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