About us
Effective, efficient and evidence-based action that fulfils children and young people’s every right in South Asia.
UNICEF in South Asia
Throughout South Asia, from Afghanistan to Sri Lanka, UNICEF works with partners to bring life-saving assistance to every child. We save mothers’ and newborns’ lives, immunize children, build schools, teach skills and protect children from violence, exploitation and abuse.
We provide nutrition, improve learning, install climate-resilient water systems and collaborate with children and young people on climate action.
In South Asia, UNICEF does this work in some of the world’s toughest situations – in areas of conflict, disaster, insecurity and refuge.
But no matter where we are, our goal is to reach every child and young person. No matter who she is. No matter where he lives.
Regional Office
The Regional Office of South Asia is a hub of knowledge, expertise and support for the eight Country Offices in South Asia. From Kathmandu, experts provide guidance on maternal and child survival, health, nutrition, learning, and water, sanitation and hygiene. They focus on preventing child protection violations, bolstering primary health care and assisting with national climate and green energy action.
We advocate locally, regionally and globally for investment in children and young people – to protect their rights and their futures.
Country Offices in South Asia
A global presence
The Regional Office of South Asia is part of the on-the-ground and global presence of UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children.
UNICEF was founded in 1946 and works to protect child rights in more than 190 countries, including the eight countries that make up the South Asia region. We are impartial, non-political and neutral.
UNICEF provides and advocates for education, health, nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene. We are the largest provider of vaccines and run the world’s largest humanitarian warehouse.
Throughout its history, UNICEF has never wavered in its commitment to do what it takes to make sure that children and young people – no matter, who or where – survive, thrive and reach their full potential.
