UNICEF was founded in 1946 to help children in the aftermath of World War II, and has since grown into the world's leading organization for children. Over eight decades, UNICEF has helped save and meaningfully improve more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world. Everything UNICEF does is driven by one goal: to ensure every child can grow up healthy, educated, protected and respected. UNICEF USA is the independent, charitable organization that rallies the American public behind that mission — advancing UNICEF's work through fundraising, advocacy and education, and partnering with U.S. corporations, faith-based and civil society organizations, individuals, philanthropic foundations and government agencies to deliver critical nutrition, health, education and lifesaving humanitarian aid to children. With your support, we help ensure children's survival, well-being and future are prioritized in Washington, in communities across the U.S. We work alongside the American people and the U.S. Government to invest in programs that make life better for children, and we advocate from a nonpartisan position for policies that improve outcomes for children globally while making America safer, stronger and more prosperous — because we know that when children thrive, communities and countries do, too. This work has never been more critical, and we can't do it without you. UNICEF USA has been awarded GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest rating a nonprofit can receive, and the highest possible Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator — both reflecting our commitment to honesty, visibility and accountability. We're proud to run one of the most efficient charities in the country: 84 cents of every dollar we receive go directly to programs helping children; 16 cents cover fundraising efforts and operational support needed to deliver impact. Learn more and get involved at unicefusa.org.
