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A child’s first 1,000 days is the most
critical time for growth and development.

It sets the foundation for the rest of its life. But survival beyond the first 1,000 days is a struggle for many children around the world, and 16,000 children still die each day from preventable causes.

You can help UNICEF turn a time of great vulnerability into one of great opportunity. Give a child a life, a chance, a choice. Become a UNICEF Global Parent and donate monthly to give children the best possible start to a long healthy life.

See what monthly donations can do at the most critical stages of a child’s life

Prenatal

Prenatal

In 2015, earthquakes left 70 per cent of birthing centres in parts of Nepal destroyed. Thousands of mums and newborns could have gone without health care - but Global Parents helped UNICEF set up shelters so that babies could come into the world safely. Their reliable support meant UNICEF could immediately deliver life-saving aid at a huge scale and stay long after the disaster faded from newspaper headlines.

Birth

Birth

Every day, children die needlessly from preventable causes—and they don’t have to. Monthly donations help UNICEF take proven, low-cost methods that save children’s lives and use them across 190 countries.

It meant the world to Michelle in Sierra Leone. She gave birth prematurely with no access to an incubator but was told to wrap her newborn close to her chest using 'kangaroo care', a skin-to-skin technique introduced to her hospital by UNICEF. As the baby boy snuggled against Mum, his body temperature stabilised, his heart rate steadied and he began to breathe more easily.

The first 28 days

The first 28 days

Closer to home in the Pacific Islands, UNICEF supporters are having an impact for the world’s youngest. Babies are 500 times more likely to die in their first day of life than once they are one month old due to preventable causes. Tiny Mativa was born early in Samoa but with the help of health professionals, he’s survived what will statistically be the most risky time in his life - his first 28 days.

Infancy

Infancy

Reliable funds from Global Parents help UNICEF scale up our response in an emergency and work fast to save lives. Our quick response made a huge difference for baby Umara, who became severely malnourished during a food crisis in Nigeria. With therapeutic treatment, Umara gained a kilogram in less than a month and Mum started feeling hopeful again. “He can eat, drink and play now,” she said. “He is not sick anymore. He is so happy.”

By treating malnutrition in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, UNICEF supporters have helped cut the number of children badly affected by stunting by nearly 100 million since 1990.

12-18 months

12-18 months

Global Parents believe no child should die of a preventable disease. That’s why they help UNICEF provide vaccines for 45% of the world’s children. It’s a huge, essential job that’s only possible with their ongoing support.

Toddlers

Toddlers
UNICEF was created to help children after World War II. More than 70 years later, we’re still protecting children in some of the world’s most dangerous places. This girl was just two years old when she was rescued from rubble in Syria. UNICEF brought her to a temporary children’s home where she could recover while our experts searched for her family. This is how our Global Parents keep the world’s most vulnerable children safe every single day.

Where will my monthly donations go?

We believe that all children should have access to their basic human rights, so your contribution is targeted to where it is needed most.

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Life-saving vaccines to protect children against polio, measles and tetanus: all common threats to children’s lives.
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Clean water, soap and sanitation facilities to prevent deadly water-borne diseases & diarrhoea.
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Nutritional support for nursing mothers, protecting new babies from life-threatening malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies.
Together we can help provide for
where the need is greatest

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All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. ABN 35 060 581 437. Calculate your potential tax benefit here.

If you'd prefer to make your donation over the phone, please call our Supporter Relations team on 1300 884 233.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will my donation be deducted?
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Your first donation will be deducted the day you sign up to be a Global Parent. Subsequent donations will be deducted on the 15th of every month, or the nearest business day.
Will I receive a receipt?
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Yes. At the end of the financial year, we will send you a statement that details all of your transactions with UNICEF for those 12 months. We send our donor receipts annually to save on our administration costs, however you can request a receipt at any time by contacting us on 1300 134 071.
Can I choose which appeal gets my monthly Global Parent donation?
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No. As a Global Parent, your monthly donations support long-term programs that provide essential support to improve the lives of all children. Because UNICEF focuses on helping as many children as possible, you can rest assured that your funds are going where they are currently needed the most each month.
Why is it better to become a Global Parent than to give a one-off donation to UNICEF?
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We count on your monthly donation to be able to plan ahead and continue to provide support to children in need all around the world. When you pledge to donate monthly, you enable us to:
  • More effectively plan our upcoming work, knowing that we have the funds ready to invest in long-term solutions and make a lasting impact for children
  • Have extra supplies ready in areas where emergencies are likely to occur because of climate conditions or political instability
  • Respond to children’s needs wherever it is most urgently required at the time
You might also find that a smaller monthly donation can be less of a burden on your budget than a larger one-off gift. 
What are the ways I can make my monthly donation?
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You can make your monthly donation by credit card or direct debit. Please note that credit card is UNICEF’s preferred method for payment. Unfortunately we are unable to take monthly donations via PayPal or Bpay.
How can I update my contact and payment details?
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To change any of your details, including updating your credit card or address, please provide your name, phone number, supporter ID (if known), address and new details in a letter or email to:

Email: support@unicef.org.au
Mail: PO Box 488, Queen Victoria Building, NSW 1230
Fax: (02) 9261 2844

Or call our Sydney-based Supporter Relations Team on 1300 134 071.

Donations are debited on the 15th of each month and files are prepared and sent to the bank on the 11th of each month. As such, for notification received after the 11th, your next donation may be debited before your details are updated.
How much of my donation is spent on UNICEF’s program work for children?
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UNICEF’s approach is to use low-cost, highly effective solutions that work dramatically to improve children’s lives.

Everything we do at UNICEF is done with the world’s children in mind first. For every dollar donated by the Australian public in 2016:
  • 72 cents went directly to program expenditure, including long-term development and emergency response work across both domestic and international programs and community education.
  • 21 cents per dollar from funds raised by the public went to investing in further growing fundraising in Australia to benefit more children across the world. UNICEF Australia reinvests our supporters' generous donations to grow more funds, meaning that more funds are able to be remitted to the field to support our work with children. 
  • 7 cents was spent on UNICEF Australia's accountability, administration and reserves. UNICEF Australia is in the lowest percentile of our peer organisations in terms of money spent on administrative costs. 
For more information on where donations go, and where they come from, please see our 2016 Annual Report
Can I update my contact and payment details on the website?
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Unfortunately, not at this time. However we are making plans to make this functionality available in the near future.
How can I cancel my monthly donation?
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If you would like to cancel your Global Parent donations, please provide your full name, supporter ID (if you know it), phone number and mailing address in a letter or email to:

Email: support@unicef.org.au
Mail: PO Box 488, Queen Victoria Building, NSW 1230
Fax: (02) 9261 2844
Or call our Sydney-based Supporter Relations Team on 1300 134 071.

On receipt, your recurring donation will be cancelled from the following month. Donations are debited on the 15th of each month and files are prepared and sent to the bank on the 11th. As such, for written notification received after the 11th, your next donation may be debited before it can be cancelled.

Please note, you have the option to pause your monthly donation for a few months, for example if your financial situation has changed temporarily. To do this, please contact our Supporter Relations Team on the number above and advise them of how long you’d like to put your monthly donations on hold.

About UNICEF

UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working to protect and improve the lives of every child in over 190 countries.

Promoting the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do.
We protect and advocate for the rights of every child in Australia and overseas.
Supporting UNICEF programs for children in more than 150 countries and territories.
We provide life-saving support and protection for children during emergencies and crises.
Focused on reaching the most vulnerable children, to benefit all children, everywhere.
We deliver long-term international development programs, including education, nutrition, and health care. 
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