Sweden
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Partnership overview
Sweden has long been a steadfast advocate for UNICEF’s work, helping us deliver life-saving support to millions of children around the world. A top government donor to UNICEF’s Core Resources for more than a decade, Sweden’s contributions provide the greatest predictability, flexibility and efficiency to priority areas such as health, education, gender equality and climate change, often in the most challenging contexts, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and Ukraine.
Sweden is also the second-largest donor to UNICEF’s Thematic Funding, supporting programmes in child protection, WASH, and education, while bolstering UNICEF’s humanitarian response. It consistently remains a top donor for humanitarian action, leading with commitment, responsiveness and flexibility during ‘forgotten’ and underfunded crises.
Sweden's multiyear commitment of approximately US$255 million for 2026-2028 reflects its trust in UNICEF’s mandate and effectiveness, and the agency’s integral role coordinating UN initiatives.
Primary counterparts in Sweden include the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Both offer not only financial assistance, but thought leadership and instrumental policy direction to help strengthen UNICEF's core initiatives. Moreover, UNICEF’s Office of Innovation, hosted in Stockholm, acts as a catalyst in technological and creative solutions, in collaboration with private sector actors, to address the most pressing issues faced by children.
UNICEF and Sweden continue to demonstrate the power of a shared-value partnership to shape a more equitable, inclusive world for children.
2025 contributions to UNICEF
Core Resources: US$61 million
Other Resources (Regular): US$55 million
Other Resources (Emergency): US$100 million
Total: US$216 million