What is UNICEF?
UNICEF stands for the United Nations Children's Fund. Formerly known as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.  Above, we see a graph of the total expenses made by UNICEF to different areas of the world. As it appears, most of the need for their support is located in Africa.
To the right, we see a graph of the total income that UNICEF receives and the breakdown of how they are funded. As it shows, 50% of their income comes from a variety of governments while 38% comes from private sectors. | The sole purpose for UNICEF to have been created was to provide food and healthcare to children that had been devastated from the effects of WWII. It was created by the United Nations General Assembly December 11, 1946.
Governments are the prime contributor to UNICEF. They contribute $1381 million dollars a year to help aid populations that don't have enough food and water or adequate shelter. UNICEF is an inter-governmental organization which means it is accountable to the governments that helps to fund and donate to it.  |
