People across Canada have joined us in supporting the most important needs of children and young people in Canada and around the world, for short-term and long-term impact.   

Together, we are supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals and reimagining a brighter collective future as we continue to invest in children and youth. See how we are achieving this vision through some of our key campaigns and programs.

UNICEF Canada Campaigns 

UNICEF Canada’s campaigns are supporting children, youth and women in three continents with health, education, nutrition, protection and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) initiatives. 

Women UNlimited

Supporting SDG 4, the Women UNlimited campaign impacted over 339,000 children and adolescents in Mongolia (early childhood development), Bolivia (primary education) and Ghana (secondary education).

Impact202120222023*
Total number of children impacted68,408 102,591 47,676

Donated Gifts

People across Canada are providing necessities to children in the world’s toughest places, including through giving Survival Gifts.

Survival Gifts

Supporting SDG 1 around the world through Survival Gifts, which are real, life-saving items delivered from our UNICEF warehouse to children and families who need them the most.

Impact202120222023*
Total number of children reached with Survival Gifts1,769,6593,658,2639,099,608

 

Domestic Engagement

UNICEF Canada engages children, youth, schools and community groups across Canada in a variety of ways, from advocacy to fundraising for children in greatest need around the world. 

U-Report

Supporting SDG 16.7 in Canada by providing U-Report as a digital platform for youth ages 13-24 to answer polls on issues that matter to them and have their voices heard. 

Impact202120222023*
Total number of young people engaged as U-Reporters1,2001,3001,650

Schools and Community Groups

Supporting SDG 17 in Canada by partnering with schools and community groups to raise awareness and resources for the world’s children.

Impact202120222023*
Total number of schools and community groups engaged487462310

 

To learn more about how we are securing the health, education and protection of children and young people around the world, see our annual Impact Report. 

*Results are provided for the most recent three years in which data is available. Where a program has started within the last three years, future goals are also stated.