UNICEF Appeals for $9.9 Billion to Support Children in Crisis in 2025
UNICEF has launched a call for $9.9 billion to address the growing humanitarian needs of children around the world in 2025. The organization warned that the scale of these needs has reached historic levels, with an estimated 213 million children in 146 countries requiring urgent assistance.
UNICEF’s Executive Director, Catherine Russell, emphasized the dire situation in a statement, highlighting the escalating number of children affected by conflicts and crises. The funds raised will primarily be directed towards providing essential services such as primary healthcare, education, clean drinking water, nutrition monitoring, mental health support, and protection against gender-based violence.
The appeal comes at a time when humanitarian operations face chronic funding shortages. The $9.9 billion goal will help reach 109 million children, but it only addresses a fraction of the total needs. The largest portions of the funds will be allocated to Afghanistan, followed by Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Palestinian territories, and Lebanon.
In addition, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched its own appeal, seeking $1.4 billion to assist 45 million women and girls in 57 countries, focusing on reproductive health services, especially in conflict zones.
