Company VOLI has contributed US$400,000 to UNICEF’s work for children in Montenegro

PODORICA, 18 February 2026 – Company VOLI has contributed US$400,000 to UNICEF’s work for children in Montenegro through a new two-year partnership announced today. The funds will go towards UNICEF’s Country Programme in Montenegro, signed with the Government.

The funding committed is flexible, enabling UNICEF to use it where it is most urgently needed, meaning the organization can respond quickly to emerging challenges and expand programmes. It also strengthens national systems that support children and families, ensuring that assistance reaches those who need it most.

“This new partnership is a milestone for children in Montenegro,” said Michele Servadei, UNICEF Representative to Montenegro. “By supporting the UNICEF Country Programme signed with the Government through flexible funding, VOLI enables us to act faster, scale what works and help ensure that no child is left behind.”

In 2026, the partnership between VOLI and UNICEF will reach 4,000 children and caregivers. This includes through the nationwide expansion of the Caring Families parenting programme, a new Parenting for Adolescents programme focused on digital safety, bullying and mental health, and strengthening of the Socio-Emotional Skills Programme for children and youth in 15 schools across the country.

These investments respond directly to growing public concern and recent discussions around adolescent mental health, online safety and resilience in schools, highlighting the need for sustained support to parents, schools and communities.

“Supporting children is a social responsibility and an investment in Montenegro’s long-term prosperity,” said Dragan Bokan, President of the Board of Directors of VOLI. “Strong families and confident young people are the foundation of a resilient society and economy.”

The partnership was launched at an event opened by UNICEF Young Reporters Lara Novaković and Ognjen Zečević.

“As young people, we see every day how important it is that parents understand the challenges we face, especially online,” said Novaković. “Programmes that support parents and schools help create safer and more supportive environments for us.”

“When companies invest in children’s well-being, they invest in our generation,” said Zečević.

“That means better learning, stronger mental health and more opportunities for young people in Montenegro.”

This partnership sets a benchmark for corporate engagement in child well-being in Montenegro and demonstrates how private sector investment can accelerate national priorities under the UNICEF Country Programme.