For Every Child. Even Me.
Stories of generational impact for children made possible by Canadians.

Since 1955, Canadians have powered UNICEF’s work to provide life-saving aid by generously donating to UNICEF Canada.

For some, it was collecting pennies and dimes in an orange UNICEF box on Halloween. Others joined their local UNICEF Club to raise awareness in high schools or on university campuses.

Today, more than 80,000 Canadians donate through monthly giving programs or as part of a humanitarian response to emergencies and conflicts. 

Regardless, one thing is clear: Canadians, time and again, have stepped up to make a generational impact for every child over the last 70 years.

Securing futures that are now shaping the country

Canadians have a long history of helping children through UNICEF Canada. In 70 years, you have helped secure millions of children’s futures, many who are now adults who chose Canada as their new home.

They are shaping our country’s fabric today. They are your friends, your neighbours, your co-workers, your favourite small business owners.

To mark 70 years of impact, we've captured just a handful of their stories.

They include the experiences of an executive chef, a former Miss Canada, an elementary school teacher, and a university professor. Their one constant? All of them were supported by UNICEF.

Hear these four stories below and discover how we can continue to make positive change for every child around the world.

Thank you for making their future, and the future of every child, possible.

Stories of 70 Years of Impact

From refugee to Miss Canada: Solange’s Story

Be part of our movement. Join UNICEF Canada and take a stand for every child, everywhere.

UNICEF’s historic Global Impact

Thanks to UNICEF supporters like you:

In the last year…

  • 132.9 million children were vaccinated against measles.
  • 6 million children were treated for severe acute malnutrition in the 15 most-affected countries.
  • 7,500 schools and 3,000 healthcare facilities were provided with basic water, sanitation and hygiene services.
  • 31.2 million children were provided with access to learning materials.
  • 4.5 million children who experienced violence accessed healthcare and help from social work and justice services.

In the last 5 years…

  • Over half a billion children have had their births registered. Today, 77% of children under age five are registered, up from 60% in the early 2000s.
  • Over 25 million out-of-school children of primary school age accessed education and over 30 million children accessed education through digital platforms.

In the last 10 years…

  • 25 million child marriages have been prevented.

In the last 20 years…

  • The rate of death for children under 5 has been cut in half.
  • The number of children affected by polio has fallen by more than 99%!
  • More than 2 billion people have gained access to safe drinking water, and more than 2.5 billion people have gained access to safely managed sanitation.
  • The percentage of primary school-aged children out of school was halved from 18.8% to 9.7%.
  • Over 60% fewer children are without HIV infections.