UNICEF Australia and CAN DO come together for children in our region

UNICEF Australia and CAN DO come together for children in our region

UNICEF Australia and the Church Agencies Network – Disaster Operations (CAN DO) have formalised a new partnership, recognising the importance of collaborative response to increasing global humanitarian challenges, from climate shocks and pandemics to displacement and protracted conflicts. 

The Memorandum of Understanding formalises a shared commitment to work together in areas including emergency preparedness and response, climate change adaptation, gender equality and empowerment, children’s rights and protection, and education and learning. 

The partnership will focus particularly on the Indo-Pacific region, where both organisations have longstanding relationships and a shared interest in building community resilience and protecting the most vulnerable. 

Chey Mattner, Director of CAN DO, said, “We are excited to enter into this agreement because it signals an intent to improve the lives of others through the power of partnership. We share similar values, bring unique strengths, and look forward to seeing where this partnership takes us.” 

“We are looking forward to seeing this partnership come to life on the ground so where children and communities can benefit directly from our shared commitment. It’s in these moments, as programs are delivered, that we see the true power of collaboration to create lasting change,” said Libby Hodgson, Acting CEO of UNICEF Australia.  

For more information on our faith-based partnerships, please contact Zunilka Casmenco Whitnall, Senior Partnerships Specialist.