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UN children's agency sets $9.9 bn fundraising goal for 2025

December 05, 2024 / 10:26 AM
UN children's agency sets $9.9 bn fundraising goal for 2025
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Sharjah24 - AFP: The UN children's agency on Wednesday launched a $9.9 billion fundraising appeal to provide aid next year for millions of young people impacted by wars and other crises across the globe.
"The scale of children's humanitarian needs is at a historically high level, with more children impacted every day," Catherine Russell, UNICEF executive director, said in a statement.

The money will target 109 million children and will support access to primary healthcare facilities, mental health services, drinking water and education, malnutrition screening and gender-based violence mitigation.

"Looking ahead to 2025, we estimate that 213 million children in 146 countries and territories will need humanitarian assistance over the course of the year -– a staggeringly high number," Russell added.

UNICEF's appeal comes at a time when humanitarian operations face a chronic funding crisis.
December 05, 2024 / 10:26 AM

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