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Protecting children’s rights for more than 75 years
Every child deserves a happy childhood and the opportunity to fulfill their dreams. UNICEF’s goal is to ensure that every boy and girl, whoever they are and wherever they live, realize their right to health care, education, protection and equality.
UNICEF is present in 192 countries of the world, including those experiencing poverty, war and climate disasters. Thanks to our donors throughout the world, we save the lives of children in humanitarian crises and can deliver life-saving supplies to any part of the planet within 48 hours.
Together with partners and experts, we help the most vulnerable children in Croatia: children who live in poverty, children who grow up in institutions, children with disabilities, children and young people with mental health problems, and other vulnerable groups.
UNICEF’s programmes are financed exclusively from donations so every contribution counts and will go towards making a better future for children and youth!
The most important achievements of UNICEF in Croatia
With the support of donors, UNICEF in Croatia has realizes many programmes and activities for the well-being of children. Here are some of the most important ones:
The programme “Stop violence among children“ was carried out in 300 schools throughout Croatia, and the rate of violence among children and young people was reduced by 50%.
The campaign “Every child needs a family“ made it possible for hundreds of children to grow up in warm foster families instead of in institutions.
The programme “Assisted Communication“ made it possible for children with disabilities to express their thoughts, needs and feelings using IT equipment and specialised devices.
The establishment of the Human Milk Bank made it possible for breast milk to be available on prescription to prematurely born and seriously ill babies.
Within the COVID-19 pandemic response, medical and protective equipment was sourced, distance learning was supported, as well as work of expert services for children.
Children from Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, Sudan and other countries experiencing humanitarian crises received life-saving therapeutic food, healthcare and medicines, protection,…