The United States of America
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Partnership overview
UNICEF has a longstanding and strategic partnership with the United States Government (USG), which dates back to the inception of the organization in 1946. Over 8 decades, this partnership has been instrumental in advancing shared humanitarian and development objectives as well as delivering critical assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations.
As UNICEF's largest donor in 2025 (with total contributions received of US$743 million), the USG has maintained steadfast support for critical initiatives to save and improve children’s lives through the delivery of health; nutrition; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); and protection activities across a range of both humanitarian and development contexts, as well as being a leading champion in efforts to respond to global public health emergencies. The USG remains one of UNICEF’s most important strategic and humanitarian partners, providing $674.8m for humanitarian response efforts in 2025.
This partnership is fortified by collaboration with several US government agencies, including multiple Bureaus within the Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). UNICEF is also proud of and grateful for the support provided directly by the American people and their representatives in Congress, who have served as champions for children by advancing both policy and appropriations actions focused on saving the lives and futures of every child.
The USG's support extends beyond financial contributions, backing strategic areas of UNICEF's mission. Through enduring multi-year agreements to advance global health, for example, UNICEF remains capable of bolstering maternal and child health and immunization programmes that save millions of lives. These partnerships have enabled us to distribute 2 billion doses of vaccines annually across 100 countries, reaching 45 per cent of the world’s children.
For decades, the partnership between UNICEF and the United States Government has remained a strong example of what can be achieved through collaboration in the face of global challenges. It underscores the impact of international cooperation, especially for the most vulnerable. UNICEF remains committed to advancing our shared vision of a better and safer world for every child.
2025 contributions to UNICEF
Other Resources (Regular): US$68.4 million
Other Resources (Emergency): US$674.8 million
Total: US$743.2 million