In Mpongwe, Tanganyika Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, two children read inside a school build with the support of UNICEF.
Why Partner
UNICEF Ireland collaborates with leading global and national organisations, including companies, foundations and schools to promote the rights of children in everything we do. Working across 190 countries, we transform our commitment into on-the-ground action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children.
We stand for every child. This is a huge challenge.
To realise its core goals, UNICEF believes in partnering with organisations, companies and foundations to achieve greater impact. Without that incredible support from our corporate and charity partnerships, UNICEF would not be able to transform and save the lives of children all around the world.
Together, we can change children’s lives, now and in the future.
Strategic Alignment & Global Credibility
UNICEF is the world’s leading organization for children. Not just because nearly 90 per cent of the world’s population knows us, but because we do whatever it takes to protect the rights of every child, no matter who they are or where they live.
UNICEF brings more than 70 years of field-tested expertise, a network that spans more than 190 countries and territories, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to make every euro count. Partnering with us allows your organisation to:
– Demonstrate leadership on ESG, sustainability, and human rights.
– Align your brand with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
– Contribute to long-term systemic change.
Your support fuels evidence-based programmes that reach millions of children and families, giving your business a role in achieving global progress.
Measurable Impact and Accountability
Every partnership is built on a clear framework of results, reporting, and transparency. You’ll see and share how your investment drives measurable change.
– Defined outcomes and indicators
– Regular impact reporting tailored for corporate and ESG audiences
– Communications assets and data to help you share your story authentically
This is impact you can prove and stand behind.
Long-Term Value Creation
A multi-annual partnership builds legacy. Together, we can design transformative initiatives that evolve over time and deliver enduring value for children, communities, and your organisation.
Each collaboration is built on shared goals, clear governance, and co-created strategies that contribute directly to your corporate purpose, ESG, and sustainability objectives.
Your partnership becomes an extension of your long-term strategy — a tangible expression of your organisation’s values in action.
Your questions answered
Working with UNICEF positively impacts the brand values of your organisation to customers, stakeholders and employees.
Build our company’s profile and reputation through an association with the world’s leading organisation working for children, supported by an unparalleled number of internationally recognised ambassadors and high-profile supporters.
Our highly skilled and dedicated account managers will maintain and develop our partnership with you, providing regular feedback reports, share expertise and best practises. In some cases, our corporate partners will visit overseas UNICEF projects to witness the work that they have supported.
UNICEF has an experienced and respected media relations team which works with our corporate partners to maximise the Comms and PR benefits of partnerships.
UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation focusing on children and children’s rights with a presence in more than 190 countries and territories and with operational field programmes in more than 150. It can match the reach of leading global brands. UNICEF works with governments, UN agencies, NGOs and local communities building sustainable solutions for children.
We encourage our partners to learn from and share successes and offer our partners a range of opportunities to network at all levels.
UNICEF has worked with partners to develop globally recognised brands. For example, the Change for Good programme with Aer Lingus, the Check Out for Children programme with Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and the IKEA Soft Toy campaign.
UNICEF Ireland are particularly proud of our charity collaboration with the Cathal Ryan Trust; with whom we have had a particularly fruitful relationship creating transformative change for conflict-affected communities in North Sri Lanka.
The trust has since gone on to invest €3.5 million in the UNICEF youth empowerment scheme in South Africa to support young adolescents as they reach adulthood.
Our work within schools is also wide-reaching with UNICEF Ireland aiming to promote children’s rights across educational communities.