UNICEF corporate partnerships

Uniting with companies, corporate foundations and other private organizations to uphold child rights.

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UNICEF is the world's leading organization for children. Not just because nearly 90 per cent of the world’s population knows us, but because we do whatever it takes to protect the rights of every child, no matter who they are or where they live.

UNICEF brings decades of field-tested expertise, a network that spans more than 190 countries and territories, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to make every dollar count. Together with the world’s leading companies, corporate foundations and private organizations, we harness our collective strengths to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and help children survive, thrive and fulfil their potential.

Support from corporate and business partners keeps us going

For more than 50 years, UNICEF has recognized the critical role of the private sector in achieving sustainable change for children. We work closely with multi-national corporations, national companies and small- to medium-sized businesses to identify, design and implement partnerships that leverage the strengths of the corporate sector on behalf of the world’s children, especially the most vulnerable. 

Become a UNICEF partner

 Partnering with UNICEF has been shown to:

  • Achieve social impact at scale around issues that are relevant to UNICEF and our partner
  • Increase brand value internationally and strengthen our partner’s reputation as a responsible business
  • Inspire and unite our partner’s employees

Interested in exploring a collaboration opportunity? Contact your national UNICEF office or our Global Corporate Team at [email protected].

 

A shared-value approach

The nature of our partnerships varies, evolving over time to respond to children’s needs and changes in the business environment. Whether it’s through strategic programmatic funding, by leveraging a company’s core expertise and networks, or by working with industries to promote child-rights principles in responsible business practices, we partner with the private sector to make a transformational difference for children. 


 Engage with UNICEF through

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Finance: Providing resources for children through strategic grants, employee engagement, gift matching, customer fundraising, cause-related marketing or contributions in kind

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Advocacy: Raising awareness and influencing policy agendas for multiple audiences, including civil society, governments, business networks and the general public

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Core business activities and assets: Generating impact through marketing and communication channels, innovation in products and services, and expertise in programme delivery

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Business practices: Driving results for children, society and businesses through the application of child-rights principles, policies and guidance

Partnership news and stories

Global Youth Mental Health Coalition launches campaign

Turn Down the Noise, the Coalition's first global campaign co-created with Gen Z, launches ahead of World Mental Health Day as Movember joins the Coalition.

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UNICEF and AstraZeneca expand partnership

The next phase of the Young Health Programme partnership will support youth-led action to prevent non-communicable diseases.

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Pandora supports UNICEF's response in Colombia and Venezuela

US$200,000 to help reach children and families with essential services and supplies

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Expanding lifesaving child nutrition support

A $25 million contribution to UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund will unlock additional support to expand nutrition services for children and women

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