UNICEF Ireland is one of 36 UNICEF National Committees and was founded in 1962. These National Committees raise funds for UNICEF’s worldwide emergency and development work.
In 2008 UNICEF Ireland raised €5.29 million for UNICEF’s work with children worldwide and the Irish Government contributed €24.25 million to UNICEF through Irish Aid.
UNICEF Ireland also advocates for lasting change for children. For example, UNICEF Ireland works to change government policies and practices that are detrimental to children’s rights in Ireland and internationally.
UNICEF is not funded by the UN. Instead, we rely on voluntary donations to fund our work for children worldwide. UNICEF Ireland raises funds for these programmes in Ireland through donations, the sale of cards and gifts, partnerships with companies and special events.
UNICEF Ireland is a registered Irish charity, No. 5616 and a registered company, No. 371124.