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An unprecedented number of humanitarian emergencies are unfolding around the world. You can help make a difference by starting a fundraiser for UNICEF Australia. 

When war breaks out, or disaster strikes, children and their families lose their homes, schools and often their loved ones. And their access to food, water and health care are affected. 

UNICEF responds to hundreds of emergencies every year. With the sheer scale of our infrastructure and long-term development work around the world, we can act quickly, delivering lifesaving help to children in just 48 hours.  

We can't stop emergencies from happening, but with your help, we can ensure that more children not only survive but thrive in future.  

Start fundraising for an emergency

A girl standing amongst the rubble in Gaza

Children in Gaza Crisis

Ongoing violence continues to take a horrendous toll on the lives of children and their families in Gaza. By creating a fundraiser, you're helping UNICEF protect children in Gaza.

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Two young children standing amongst the rubble after earthquakes struck Afghanistan.

Afghanistan Crisis

Afghanistan is one of the most difficult places in the world to be a child. By creating a fundraiser, you're helping UNICEF protect children in Afghanistan.

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A young boy impacted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Ukraine Emergency

There is not a single aspect of children’s lives that the conflict has not impacted. By creating a fundraiser, you're helping UNICEF protect Ukraine’s children.

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CookForKids UNICEF Fundraiser

#CookForKids

Host a lunch, dinner, morning tea or bake sale and raise urgent funds to support children in emergencies around the world.

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Want to fundraise for another emergency? 

Every day, UNICEF is working around the world to help children realise their full potential by providing access to clean water, lifesaving vaccines, quality education and health care. UNICEF ensures every child is safe and protected from harm and is always there during times of emergency. 

If you would like to direct your fundraising to another emergency, please reach out to our friendly team at teamunicef@unicef.org.au. 

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Have a look at our fundraising pack, which is full of inspiration for fundraising ideas, useful information and tools to help you organise your fundraiser. 

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100% donor funded

People often think UNICEF is funded by the United Nations — but we’re not. From emergency relief to long-term development solutions, all our work is funded by the voluntary generosity of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. 

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    How do we use each dollar donated?

  • 80¢
    on average, 80 cents to every dollar spent for the past three years went directly to helping children in need, including long-term programs, emergency response and community education.
  • 20¢
    on average, 14 cents to every dollar spent for the past three years went to essential fundraising costs that helped us generate more impact for children, 6 cents went to admin costs, such as keeping your personal data safe.