UNICEF welcomes United States announcement of over $218 million partnership to save children's lives

New Delhi ( Vivek Ojha) : Recently, UNICEF welcomed the United States announcement of a new over US$218 million partnership with UNICEF to deliver life-saving support to children and families affected by humanitarian crises around the world.

The 12-month UNICEF and State Department Bureau for Disaster and Humanitarian Response (DHR) Life-Saving Child Survival partnership represents one of the largest humanitarian partnerships focused on children's survival and well-being.

Through a combination of rapid emergency response, targeted country operations, surge capacity, and large-scale nutrition interventions, the partnership will help UNICEF respond more quickly and effectively to the needs of children in natural disasters and complex crises, including those suffering from severe malnutrition or wasting.

This partnership comes at a critical moment for children," said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. "Humanitarian needs are growing, while resources are under increasing pressure. This investment will help us reach children faster with life-saving assistance, strengthen local systems and partnerships, and expand access to critical nutrition services for children at greatest risk. This announcement by the United States shows their commitment to children and UNICEF, grounded in longstanding collaboration.”