We work for the survival, protection and development of children worldwide through fundraising, advocacy and education.
UNICEF began in the aftermath of World War II, supplying dried milk, nutritional supplements, medicines, immunisations and other urgent assistance to help starving and ill children in Europe, the Middle East and China. Today UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives.
In cooperation with governments and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), UNICEF saves and protects the world’s most vulnerable children, working to ensure child rights and providing health care, immunisations, nutrition, access to safe water and sanitation services, basic education, protection and emergency relief.
UNICEF secures volunteers, who must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and two-to-five years’ experience in their field of expertise, through the United Nations Volunteers program.
You can find out more on the United Nations Volunteers program website: www.unv.org.
UNICEF hosts a limited number of volunteers, Transition Year students & interns in our Dublin office each year. For more information & an application, please contact [email protected].
UNICEF is supported entirely by the voluntary contributions of governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), foundations, corporations and private individuals. UNICEF receives no funding from the United Nations.
UNICEF Ireland’s charity registration number is: 20008727. To ensure maximum transparency and accountability, UNICEF Ireland is also a registered company in Ireland. Our company registration number is: 371124. The 2024 Annual Report includes our fully audited accounts.
To change your monthly pledge donation options or to cancel your donation at any time, please call our Donor Care team on 01-8783000.
Unfortunately, UNICEF Ireland is unable to collect, store or transport donated clothing overseas.
As a fundraising organisation, we provide financial support directly to UNICEF programmes in the countries where children and families need help most.
By providing funding directly, our teams on the ground can procure exactly what children and families need, when they need it. This may include school supplies, uniforms, warm clothing, boots, blankets and other essential winter items.
Funding also enables UNICEF to provide digital cash assistance to families, allowing them to purchase essential items and receive support quickly and efficiently, including those living in some of the most remote and hard-to-reach communities.
By sourcing items locally wherever possible, UNICEF can respond more quickly and effectively to children’s needs. We can ensure supplies are appropriate to local conditions and circumstances, and support local shops, markets and communities.
If you would still like to donate the clothing, we would recommend contacting a local charity shop or community organisation, as they may be able to make direct use of the items.
Alternatively, you might consider selling the items through digital platforms and donating the proceeds to support UNICEF’s work for vulnerable children and families.
From time to time, UNICEF may contact you by phone. We call both supporters, and also members of the public using GDPR compliant cold lists.
Our callers are knowledgeable about UNICEF and will be able to provide contact details to confirm that the call is genuine.
At UNICEF Ireland, we have a small dedicated team of professional fundraisers who work in residential areas to support our work for children. All our fundraisers carry a letter of authority or identification badge which clearly identifies them as UNICEF fundraisers.
You can meet our Door-to-Door Fundraising Team here.
Sadly, fraudulent fundraising affects many charities across Ireland. If you have been approached by someone claiming who you believe is not genuine, please contact the UNICEF Ireland office.
If you would like to support us but would rather not share your details over the phone, our callers would be happy to send you a letter and a donation form by post.
If you would like to be removed from our telemarketing lists, or not receive any further calls, please let us know by emailing [email protected] or (01) 878 3000
If you’ve got a question or feedback, that hasn’t been answered, please contact our donor care team at (01) 878 3000 or [email protected].