Farzana, 10 years old, lives in Bamyan, Afghanistan and dreams of becoming an engineer. UNICEF/UNI877889/Karimi
Support children where need is greatest and strengthen your business through purpose
Champion for Children is a membership programme for Irish SMEs that want to make a meaningful difference for children while delivering value for their customers, employees and brand.
By becoming a Champion for Children, your business provides flexible funding to UNICEF’s Children’s Emergency Fund, enabling rapid, life‑saving support for children affected by conflict, climate emergencies and humanitarian crises around the world.
This is a simple, credible way for companies to stand for children, demonstrate social responsibility and be part of a trusted global response when it matters most.
Sabule, 9 years old, Ethiopia. UNICEF/UNI897887/Pouget
Why it matters
When emergencies happen, children cannot wait. Every year, millions of children lose access to healthcare, clean water, nutrition, education and safety because of conflict, climate shocks and disasters. Your business can help meet urgent needs quickly, credibly and with real measurable impact.
By becoming a Champion for Children, your company will contribute to the Children’s Emergency Fund (CEF). This fund allows UNICEF to:
– Act immediately when a crisis breaks
– Reach children before situations worsen
– Respond where the need is greatest, even when emergencies are under‑reported
– Scale responses quickly as crises evolve
The Children’s Emergency Fund is one of the most effective tools UNICEF has to save and protect children’s lives. Support from Champion for Children members ensures this fund is ready, resourced and responsive — every day of the year.
How It Works
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Choose how you take part
Support children in emergencies through:
– A direct annual donation, or
– Employee fundraising, or
– A combination of both. -
Choose your level of support
Your contribution determines your Champion level — Silver, Gold or Platinum — unlocking different benefits and recognition.
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Take action and be recognised
Make your donation or start fundraising and your business will receive official recognition and ready-to-use communications tools to share your impact with confidence.
Membership Levels, Benefits & Impact
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0children with thermal blankets to keep them warm in times of crisis
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0severely malnourished children with life-saving peanut paste for 1 week
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0‘school-in-a-box’ kits, helping nearly 18,000 children continue their education during emergencies
What are the Champion for Children Ready-to-Use Assets?
When your business becomes a Gold or Platinum Champion for Children, you’ll receive a suite of branded digital assets to help you showcase your commitment to children and families worldwide.
Your Champion for Children assets include:
– Email signature: a simple way to highlight your social responsibility in everyday communications
– Social media tiles for LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook: ready-to-use visuals to share your support across your channels
– Website banner to feature your Champion for Children status on your website
All assets are provided with your company name included, making it easy to share your impact with clients, staff, and stakeholders.
PMIS has supported UNICEF for years because their work for children in emergencies is urgent, essential, and lifesaving. Becoming a Champion for Children formalised that commitment in a way that truly reflects our company values. No child should suffer because of where they are born. Individually our impact may be small, but together, it is life changing.Raymond Poole – CEO, PMIS
Contact Sofia to learn more
Contact Sofia to learn more about Champion for Children and how your business can support UNICEF’s Children’s Emergency Fund while delivering value for your customers and employees.
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