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Germany

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In Dollo Ado, Dollo Bay, and Guradamole Woredas, in the Somali region of Ethiopia, children affected by climate-induced drought and floods are going to school for the first time and benefiting from the UNICEF-supported accelerated school programme. — UNICEF Ethiopia/2024/Nahom Tesfaye

Partnership overview

In 2024, the Government of Germany reaffirmed its dedication to children's rights by maintaining its position as UNICEF's second-largest resource partner for the fourth consecutive year, contributing a generous US$679 million.

UNICEF’s collaboration with the German government spans key areas in humanitarian and development contexts, including climate adaptation and mitigation, gender equality and the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. Together, UNICEF and Germany are committed to strengthening the resilience of communities and national systems to effectively withstand and respond to crises, particularly in settings of fragility and displacement.

Germany’s multifaceted support extends to innovative instruments for climate resilience and a strong emphasis on inclusive approaches, youth participation and girls’ empowerment as a prerequisite for lasting peace, security and development. Furthermore, Germany’s flexible humanitarian support enabled UNICEF to respond promptly and effectively to changing needs, delivering essential services such as child protection, WASH, nutrition, health and gender-based violence programming.

The strong strategic partnership extends to various German ministries and partners, including the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung, BMZ), the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt, AA) and the German Parliament.

Germany's unearmarked core contributions and support for flexible resources reflects a commitment to multilateralism and shared goals. The partnership powers UNICEF’s multi-sectoral approach and contribution to joint programming with other UN agencies, building on the complementarity of respective UN mandates to achieve results for children and their families throughout the Middle East and North Africa, West and Central Africa, and East and Southern Africa.

Amid escalating fragility and overlapping crises worldwide, our joint efforts with the Government of Germany remain vital in protecting children’s rights and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.