What we do

UNICEF Office of Innovation co-creates to discover, iterate and scale innovative solutions for every child everywhere, demonstrating UNICEF’s public sector leadership.

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Achieving the child-related Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 calls for accelerated progress. At UNICEF innovation is a driver for transformative change.

In a collective movement with innovative minds across industries and generations, the Office of Innovation and our network of collaborators across 190 countries co-create to discover, iterate and scale solutions and approaches making social impact for this and coming generations.

Our expansive network provides us a global footprint with access to authentic insights, to ensure innovation is crafted and tested collaboratively – with and for the end users.  From children and young people, to community health workers, teachers, parents, government officials and grassroots activists, our diverse network allows us to address the most pressing issues for young people in all their diversity.  

Who We Are

Our multi-disciplinary team brings passion and commitment to catalyze ensuring an equitable and inclusive world for every child.

Collectively our professional expertise spans the public and private sector. With expertise in human-centered design, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, portfolio management, and various social development sectors, we stand at the intersection of innovation and impact.

Comprising over 140 colleagues, from over 35 countries with 64% female representation we bring a diversity of insights and experience to innovation for children across UNICEF and in collaboration with our growing network of dynamic partners

Areas of Work

Innovative Finance Hub

Catalyzing global capital for children

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Driving Innovation through Evidence

Supporting UNICEF's global network of innovators with evidence, insights, and tools to drive better, faster, and more informed decisions.

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