UNICEF Humanitarian Action for Children Appeal 2026: Overview
Building a better future for every child living through conflict and crises.
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Around the world, children caught in conflict, disaster, displacement and economic turmoil continue to face extraordinary challenges. Their lives are being shaped by forces far beyond their control: Violence, the threat of famine, intensifying climate shocks, and the widespread collapse of essential services.
In 2026, UNICEF is appealing for US$7.66 billion in support of our humanitarian action for children. These funds will help us to reach 73 million children living through humanitarian crises with both immediate life-saving services, and investments for their longer-term development.
‘UNICEF Humanitarian Action for Children Appeal 2026: Overview’ outlines the current situation facing children in emergencies, UNICEF’s work for children and families in 2025, and what we are planning for 2026. The data and contextual information in each Humanitarian Action for Children appeal reflect the situation at the stated publication date of the document. Appeals may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the context and funding situation.
