UNICEF Aotearoa
Annual Report/Pūrongo ā-tau 2022
About UNICEF - Mō Unicef
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is the leading voice for children, established in 1946 in the aftermath of World War II. Our mandate was clear: to help children and young people whose lives and futures were at risk – no matter their country's role in the war. For over 75 years, we have protected children's rights in more than 190 countries and territories worldwide. As a result, we have provided more children with clean water, life-saving food and vaccines, education and protection from violence than any other humanitarian organisation.
UNICEF Aotearoa New Zealand is an independent charitable trust registered in NZ. We are one of 33 UNICEF National Committees which raise funds for UNICEF’s worldwide emergency and development work and advocate for children's rights in Aotearoa and around the world. Through innovation in our mahi and by inspiring generosity in our donors, we make a powerful IMPACT in creating a better world for every child. We exist to empower and mobilise the people and the Government of New Zealand to invest in the positive transformation of every child's future.
This is why our vision is every child, everywhere, thriving. He whakakitenga: Kia ora ai ia tamaiti, ahakoa kei hea.
Our work matters more than ever today. And in 2022, our committed donors and supporters responded.
Child in Vanuatu during our Ambassador New Zealand rugby great Dan Carter's visit. Across the Pacific, water and sanitation-related diseases are among the leading causes of death for children under five.
Child in Vanuatu during our Ambassador New Zealand rugby great Dan Carter's visit. Across the Pacific, water and sanitation-related diseases are among the leading causes of death for children under five.
He Mihi
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Āio ki te Aorangi Aroha ki te aorangi Koa ki te aorangi Pono ki te aorangi
Kia tau ko te kahukura Te wairua kore here te kawe i te tika me te pono
He tohu aroha tēnei Ki te o whānui He maumahara ki te whaea a Papatūānuku - Nā Rose Turuki Pere te Kaituhi |
Peace to the universe Love to the universe Joy to the universe Truth to the universe
May the violet flame the spirit of freedom that upholds justice and truth, prevail
This is a gift of love to the whole world it is a token of my regard for Papatuanuku – earth mother |
Message from the Acting Chair and the Chief Executive Officer - Ngā Kōrero a te Tiamana me te Manahautū
With over 75 years of experience protecting children's rights in more than 190 countries and territories worldwide, UNICEF continued to reach children in 2022, wherever they were – to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.
Every year we respond to humanitarian crises worldwide. And in 2022, some of these emergencies were particularly large in scale. There is no doubt that, globally, children were the hardest hit by the devastating horrors of war and the indiscriminate spread of COVID-19 that ripped through their communities, exposing deep inequalities.
This is where you, our donors, supporters and partners stepped up to help. Your unwavering commitment to children inspires us.
In 2022, our total revenue was $19,453,785. As a result, children worldwide received help, including those severely affected by the Tonga volcanic eruption, the brutal war in Ukraine, the Afghanistan earthquake, malnutrition in the Horn of Africa, and climate disasters such as the Pakistan floods and drought in Kiribati and Tuvalu.
In partnership with New Zealand's International Development Cooperation Programme and the Dan Carter DC10 Fund, $2.5 million went towards life-saving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and early childhood care and education (ECCE) programmes for children in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
We also focused on promoting children’s rights here in New Zealand. Together with others in the sector, UNICEF Aotearoa successfully influenced final decisions on the Oranga Tamariki Oversight and Children and Young Persons Commission Bill. This included ensuring the proposed Commission can report to the Prime Minister with or without an invitation. Successfully influencing government policy and investment decisions in this way systemically improves children’s lives.
Of course, it is so important that we ensure the health of the organisation and our readiness for the future so that we can continue to support and protect children everywhere.
We continued our innovation journey towards a new 'digital first' approach. We are introducing technology-based tools to make data-driven decisions and to more efficiently automate our marketing, website, and donor experience.
Our bicultural journey continued with the introduction of a new set of organisational values. We are committed to becoming to be a Te Tiriti-based organisation. To us, this means embedding and upholding the principles of the Treaty as a fundamental part of our work and with for tamariki and rangatahi.
We substantially diversified our revenue streams to enhance our financial sustainability. Strategic partnerships with businesses and philanthropic donors help to ensure we are not reliant on one area of giving. These efforts are reflected in our 2022 results. Corporate donors more than doubled, and their donations increased by 65%. This made up 12% of our fundraising income. Our total revenue increased 32% from 2021.
As a UNICEF National Committee, we are 100% funded through donations. With these contributions, UNICEF ensures that children’s rights are fully realised, and they have equal opportunities to reach their full potential, even in the most challenging circumstances and environments. This enables UNICEF to provide children worldwide with access to education, health care, clean water, and nutrition.
So we would like to share with you in our Annual Report some of the impacts you have had through your generosity.
As we stand for children with you, we aspire to every child, everywhere, thriving, and will not stop our work to create a better world mō ngā tamariki katoa for every child.
Key Fundraising Results - Ngā Kohinga Hua
This map highlights the key results of UNICEF in some of the humanitarian actions and development work for children in crisis 2021/22. Scroll in and out - then hover over a country to see the key results
Our work in the PACIFIC and SOUTHEAST ASIA - Ngā mahi i te Moana Nui ā Kiwa
Thanks to our donors, $5,945,125 was raised for children in the PACIFIC and SOUTHEAST ASIA - Ka mihia ngā kaituku, kua ekea te $5,945,125 hei tautoko i ngā tamariki ō te Moana Nui ā Kiwa.
Partnering with our Pacific neighbours is one of our top priorities at UNICEF Aotearoa. 2022 was about urgently responding to the violent eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai underwater volcano in Tonga. Another focus was providing crucial education, disaster-resilient clean water and sanitation for children and communities in Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Kiribati and bringing immunisations to nine Pacific countries.
Along with our dedicated individual donors, our ambassadors, corporate and community supporters, and the NZ International Development Cooperation Programme played a vital role in advancing children's rights to survival, protection, development and participation in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
In Kiribati, practising washing hands as part of UNICEF's WASH programme
In Kiribati, practising washing hands as part of UNICEF's WASH programme
Rugby Legend Dan Carter's Kickathon raised urgent funds to provide disaster-resilient clean water and sanitation for children in the Pacific
“I am able to live a life that I’ve always dreamed of. I now feel it’s a great time to use my platform and sport to give back.” - UNICEF Aotearoa ambassador Dan Carter
In this first-of-its-kind Kickathon event, former All Black Dan Carter pushed himself to the absolute limit kicking goals for 24 hrs straight at Eden Park to help raise crucial funds to provide clean water for kids in the Pacific. Dan kicked 1,598 goals and raised over $500,000!
This enabled UNICEF Aotearoa, in partnership with New Zealand's International Development Cooperation Programme, the Dan Carter DC10 Fund and other donors, to provide over $2.5 million towards clean water and toilets for children in the Pacific.
Approximately 134,000 children, 830 schools and 38 health facilities in Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Kiribati will benefit from UNICEF's water and sanitation interventions and improved hygiene behaviour - leaving the kids with better health and more time to play.
Working with our community and corporate supporters
Millions of children still suffer violations of their rights when they are denied an adequate standard of living, healthcare, nutrition, education and protection from violence, among others. However, our community and corporate partnerships mean we can reach more children in urgent need.
Rotary saves lives thanks to its immunisation programme in nine Pacific countries
Rotarians Jaqueline Quick-Hinchcliff, Ann Todd, Christine Hurley, UNICEF Pacific Representative Jonathan Veitch, Michelle Tanner and UNICEF Aotearoa CEO Michelle Sharp
Rotarians Jaqueline Quick-Hinchcliff, Ann Todd, Christine Hurley, UNICEF Pacific Representative Jonathan Veitch, Michelle Tanner and UNICEF Aotearoa CEO Michelle Sharp
“Every year in the Pacific, families grieve the loss of 1,500 children who die before their fifth birthday. Pneumonia and diarrhoea are the leading killers of children in this age group, and it is heartbreaking that Pacific Island families suffer from preventable illnesses. We’re proud that this partnership is protecting the precious lives of infants and children in the Pacific.” - UNICEF Pacific Islands Representative Jonathan Veitch
The aim to immunise up to 100,000 children in nine Pacific countries from potentially deadly illnesses, including Rotavirus, Pneumococcal disease, and Human Papillomavirus, is getting closer. The immunisation programme is thanks to the Rotary 'Give Every Child a Future' partnership between Rotary NZ, Rotary Australia, and UNICEF which continues raising funds.
The programme is being implemented by UNICEF in Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, Nauru, Niue, Tokelau and Kiribati, in cooperation with the Ministries of Health in those countries, and with the support of millions in fundraising by Rotary members in NZ and Australia, and contribution from the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The $6.13 million project has enabled UNICEF to procure, transport and store vaccines; and provide technical assistance and training to health workers, including support to educate parents about the vaccines.
Latter Day Saints charities provide education and disaster-resilient clean water and sanitation to children in four Pacific Islands
Latter Day Saints Charities Taulia Tafiti with the Children of Boana Early Childhood Education School, Nawaeb district, Morobe, Papua New Guinea. The official opening of their Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) site.
Latter Day Saints Charities Taulia Tafiti with the Children of Boana Early Childhood Education School, Nawaeb district, Morobe, Papua New Guinea. The official opening of their Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) site.
We partnered for the first time with Latter Day Saints charities to support our life-changing projects to provide education and disaster-resilient clean water and sanitation to children in four Pacific Islands. Latter Day Saints Charities is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation undertaking humanitarian work worldwide and is a part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Pacific organisation focuses on serving underprivileged communities throughout the Pacific Island nations. With a substantial investment of $740,000 contributing to our partnership with the NZ Government, the Latter Day Saints Charities are supporting children and communities in Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Kiribati and Papua New Guinea. By the end of the project, over 30,000 students will access WASH facilities, including handwashing stations, toilets and water supplies in Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Over 5,000 children will benefit from Early Childhood Development through alternative approaches to Early Childhood Care and Education in Papua New Guinea and Kiribati.
Bybit Partnership funds digital literacy research across East Asia and the Pacific
Children in low-income countries are at risk of not being taught the skills they’ll need for the jobs of the future. UNICEF Aotearoa's partnership with Bybit funds critical research into digital literacy for girls across East Asia and the Pacific, essential as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted learning for millions of children. Additionally, the contribution is helping UNICEF to scale up and implement a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education pilot focused on girls in a remote, mountainous province in Viet Nam. Together we’re providing laptops, tablets, and virtual reality headsets to bring STEAM education to life in the classroom. Our partnership has also supported children through Social Innovation Clubs that develop employability skills.
“Cryptocurrency combines finance and technology as a recipe for change and a source of hope. At Bybit, we are staunch advocates for crypto to play a larger role in creating a level playing field and be a force for good. We’re proud to pledge US$800,000 in Bitcoin over two years to help support UNICEF’s work in providing equal access to education." - Bybit’s co-founder and CEO, Ben Zhou.
Our work in TONGA - Ngā mahi i Tonga
Thanks to our donors, $789,145 was raised for Tongan children severely impacted by a violent volcanic eruption and tsunami - Ka mihia ngā kaituku, kua ekea te $789,145 hei tautoko i ngā tamariki i pāngia e te tai āniwhaniwha me te pupuhatanga ki Tonga
“We are so grateful for getting the water tank, especially after the volcano eruption,” says Pele, with her three children at their home in Tofoa.
On 15th January 2022, the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai underwater volcano violently erupted, triggering a 1.2-metre-high tsunami. The massive eruption sent shockwaves to Japan and Peru, affecting 84% of the Tongan population. It destroyed buildings, damaged crops, and left families and children without access to basic needs. One of the most significant impacts was on the water sources. The eruption left a thick blanket of volcanic ash over much of the country. It was hard to breathe the air, but the ash also fell everywhere and contaminated the water. UNICEF worked quickly with the Tongan Ministry of Health to deliver life-saving WASH support to families and children, reaching over 47,000 people.
To Tonga With Love - The Charity Auction to Help Tonga Recover
"We didn't grab anything. As we drove off, the clouds darkened." - Ma'ata, 10
The ‘To Tonga with Love’ auction was a campaign to raise more support and awareness for Tonga after the volcanic eruption. UNICEF Aotearoa partnered with celebrity chef Robert Oliver, which the Princess of Tonga supported. This online auction raised $35,224 in crucial funds to support Tonga’s long-term recovery. The auction items - all donated by generous businesses and celebrities - ranged from a private banquet and opera evening, a Hampton Downs driving experience, and even a Lightforce solar power system.
Our wider international work
Across 190 countries and territories, UNICEF defends children's and young people's rights. UNICEF Aotearoa helped raise vital funds for countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan and Ethiopia
Our work in UKRAINE - Ngā mahi i Ukraine
Thanks to our donors, $2,430,521 was raised for children in UKRAINE, devastated by the brutal war with Russia - Ka mihia ā tātou kaituku, i ekea te $2,430,521 hei tautoko i ngā tamariki i pāngia e te tauā ririhau ā Rūhia ki runga ō Ukraine
Mykhailo looking out a window while resting on his bed in hospital.
Mykhailo looking out a window while resting on his bed in hospital.
From his hospital bed, 12-year-old Mykhailo courageously reminds himself of moments that bring him joy. “I want to go out for pizza,” says Mykhailo. “It’s too boring being here all the time, but I'm feeling safe.” Mykhalio and his ten-year-old brother Kyrylo sustained severe injuries when a rocket landed in their yard, killing their father and two brothers.
Since the war, the lives of children and their families in Ukraine have been turned upside down. Children have witnessed the horrors of war – lost loved ones, woken up in hospitals with horrific injuries, hid in underground shelters, missed school, and fled their homes.
Generous donations from Aotearoa and around the world have also made an incredible difference in their lives.
Two siblings from Ukraine find safety in Moldova
In partnership with the Ministry of Education of Moldova, UNICEF supports children to integrate into schools.
Our work in AFGHANISTAN - Ngā mahi i Afghanistan
Thanks to our donors, $286,247 was raised for children in AFGHANISTAN harshly affected by the economic crisis, a violent 5.2 magnitude earthquake and restrictions on personal freedoms - Ka mihia ā tātou kaituku, i ekea te $286,247 hei tautoko i ngā tamariki i pāngia ki ngā tūkinotanga ā te Taliban, otirā ki ngā tamariki i pāngia e te rū whenua 5.2 te kaha ki Afghanistan
Afghanistan was already one of the most difficult places to be a child when the Taliban seized power in August 2021. Girls in Afghanistan have the harshest penalties. Girls in grades 7-12 have been banned from attending schools and barred from continuing their education—affecting over 1 million girls. A third La Nina drought and a 5.2 magnitude earthquake brought additional challenges. UNICEF teams distributed emergency supplies from its warehouse in Paktika. Mobile health units and 30 tonnes of medical supplies helped treat 4,790 people in the earthquake's aftermath.
Seven-year-old Ayesha walking the streets of Loy Gayan Village in the Gayan District. She is the sole survivor of her family after the devastating earthquake toppled her home.
Seven-year-old Ayesha walking the streets of Loy Gayan Village in the Gayan District. She is the sole survivor of her family after the devastating earthquake toppled her home.
Our work in PAKISTAN - Ngā mahi i Pakistan
Thanks to our donors, $177,090 was raised for children in PAKISTAN badly affected by unprecedented rainfall - Ka mihia ngā kaituku, i ekea te $177,090 hei tautoko i ngā tamariki i pāngia e ngā waipuketanga ki Pakistan
15-year-old Sugrah's family home was destroyed during the monsoon rains
15-year-old Sugrah's family home was destroyed during the monsoon rains
“I don’t know how to live anywhere else." - Sugrah
Unprecedented rainfall of up to five times the 30-year average swept away dams, bridges, health centres, schools and homes within minutes, leaving a third of Pakistan underwater.
More than 33 million people were affected by this disaster, and many have had to seek shelter in displacement camps as their homes have been badly damaged or destroyed.
Because UNICEF already has a presence in Pakistan, we mobilised local teams as soon as possible - so that children and their families receive the help required to get them back on their feet. This includes reaching those living in displacement camps.
Sugrah and her family now live in a modest tent, but she hopes to rebuild her family home one day. Sugrah’s story of loss is one of millions. Donors have played a huge role in helping UNICEF support the 10 million children in need - not just for now, but for as long as it takes - so that they can rebuild their lives in the aftermath of this disaster.
Our work in SOUTH SUDAN - Ngā mahi i Sudan ki te tonga
Thanks to our donors, USD $447,617 was raised for children in SOUTH SUDAN, severely impacted by one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world due to civil war - Ka mihia ngā kaituku, i ekea te $447,617 hei tautoko i ngā tamariki ō Sudan ki te tonga, i pāngia e tētahi ō ngā tino kaupapa mōrearea ō te wā, arā ko te riri tara-a-whare
Hope for South Sudan with Indigo Traveller
"I have met children who are desperately hungry, but there is a simple solution to helping them get better." - Nick, Indigo Traveller
New Zealander Nick, Indigo Traveller raised USD $447,617 for desperately hungry children in South Sudan. His videos, which had 10 million views, showed the lives of young people caught up in one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world due to civil war. UNICEF: About South Sudan
Funds went towards our ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), a peanut-based paste that can be eaten straight from its packet. It’s packed with micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals that help children reach a healthy weight within six to eight weeks.
Donors' support means we can provide 75-80% of the world's therapeutic food supply to children in need.
Our work in ETHIOPIA - Ngā mahi i Ethiopia
From Diesel to Solar-Powered, Les Mills International helps bring clean water to Amhara
Les Mills International has been working with UNICEF and UNICEF Aotearoa since 2017. Our flagship fundraising event, 'Workout for Water', has allowed UNICEF to upgrade a water system in Amhara province in Ethiopia from diesel to solar-powered. The new system provides water for one healthcare centre, two schools and 280 households giving communities access to water without having to walk and queue for hours. Now more than 34,000 people in Yelam Gej have access to clean, solar-powered water seven days per week. And the system is producing fewer carbon emissions. This means children are healthier and can go to school more easily.
In August 2022, Les Mills International organised a Masterclass filming event in London. 50% of ticket sales were donated to UNICEF, raising an incredible $300,000.
"Partnering with UNICEF has been one of the best things I have ever done. Together we're helping families in Ethiopia access solar-powered clean water and supporting children in emergencies in Ukraine, Syria and Türkiye. I'm incredibly proud of our instructors for raising nearly US$2 million for UNICEF to help children all around the world." - Diana Archer Mills, Les Mills International's Creative Director.
Our campaigns - Ngā Kohinga Koha
We ran 11 fundraising campaigns in 2022. These are our top five by revenue:
Our partnership with the NZ Government - Te rangapū i waenga i ā mātou ko te kāwanatanga ō Aotearoa
UNICEF Aotearoa and NZ’s International Development Cooperation Programme boost aid work in the Pacific and Southeast Asia
In 2021, we secured a co-investment arrangement with the NZ Government. Our partnership with New Zealand’s International Development Cooperation Programme is a multi-year, multi-country, multi-sector arrangement to support and strengthen the resilience of children in five countries in the Pacific and Southeast Asia: Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea. The $15 million partnership is boosting the impact of projects to improve access to water and sanitation and support early childhood education and care. In addition, it strengthens the voice and self-reliance of local communities and ensures sustainable change for children.
Our partnership in action
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Number of students accessing WASH facilities (handwashing stations, toilets, water supplies). Targeted figures across the life of the programme |
Number of children benefiting from Early Childhood Development through alternative approaches to Early Childhood Care and Education. Targeted figures across the life of the programme |
Number of children and adolescents in targeted areas living in an environment free from violence, abuse, and exploitation. Targeted figures across the life of the programme |
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Kiribati: 4,095 Solomon Islands: 7,157 Vanuatu: 19,575 |
Papua New Guinea: 240 Timor-Leste: 2,500 per annum Kiribati: 5,020 |
Papua New Guinea: 1,200 |
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What we did between 01 July 2021 - 30 June 2022 |
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Kiribati - We completed policy reviews on WASH in schools and healthcare facilities - We constructed and rehabilitated WASH infrastructure in nine healthcare facilities (hand washing systems, toilets, and water supplies) - We purchased materials for construction works in 11 healthcare facilities in Maiana and Marakei Islands Solomon Islands - We developed a work plan and budget to guide interventions in 39 schools in Guadalcanal Vanuatu - With support from UNICEF, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has adopted a 100% WASH access target among schools by 2029 in its 10-year strategy MOET has adopted a Three Star Approach (a UNICEF approach) to monitor and evaluate this progress The WASH in Schools approach, which UNICEF piloted in the PENAMA Province, is now being rolled out nationwide 18 schools and over 200 girls were provided access to menstrual hygiene management facilities Papua New Guinea We supported the construction of hand wash stations, toilets and rainwater tanks in five schools in Bogia and Nawaeb We constructed and rehabilitated WASH infrastructure in one healthcare facility (hand washing systems, toilets, and water supplies) |
Kiribati - The draft ECCE curriculum was pre-piloted in South Tarawa after 126 ECCE teachers were trained on the curriculum Timor-Leste - We continued previous support to 104 Community-based Pre-schools in Emera and Viqueque Municipalities - We continue to support the finalisation of the Preschool Management Decree Law – which is required to certify and officially recognise the Community-based Pre-schools - 186 community-based preschool facilitators in Timor-Leste received training - 3,000 children between three and five years in Timor-Leste attended community-based preschools supported by UNICEF Papua New Guinea - Parenting for Child Development programmes introduced to churches and other community-based entities in Papua New Guinea |
Papua New Guinea - We are supporting a Positive Parenting programme called Parenting for Child Development (P4CD), aimed at changing parental attitudes and behaviours when interacting with their children to reduce the incidence of violence in the household between spouses and parents and their children. This also encouraged a reduction in tribal violence between conflicting tribes |
Our Domestic Advocacy Programme making an impact in NZ
Building a brighter future for NZ children
UNICEF Aotearoa visited Piopio College in the Waitomo District. We launched new Child Rights Education Resources for preschool, primary and intermediate-aged children, translated into te reo Māori, Tongan and Samoan.
UNICEF Aotearoa visited Piopio College in the Waitomo District. We launched new Child Rights Education Resources for preschool, primary and intermediate-aged children, translated into te reo Māori, Tongan and Samoan.
Advocacy is essential to UNICEF Aotearoa's work as a National Committee. As a party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), NZ affirms that children are entitled to the right to achieve their full potential and participate as equal members of society. To strengthen the well-being of children in NZ, our analysis of global developments, notably the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, points to our priorities for 2023 as we work with the NZ Government.
The number of NZ children we have engaged with and how
Listening to NZ children
In 2022, NZ joined six countries, highlighting children and young people’s voices. It was part of UNICEF's Innocenti's Report Card 17 Report - Places and Spaces highlighting children's views of the environment. We worked with Beckenham – Te kura o Puroto in a workshop to digest the report and generate recommendations from young people on what leaders and decision-makers can do to protect the environment for future generations. So children understand and can advocate for their rights, we developed new Child Rights Education Resources. The resources are for children up to age 13, translated into te reo Māori, Tongan and Samoan. We launched these at Piopio College as part of World Children’s Day.
Advocacy work with the Government
We made four submissions to the Government on various issues related to children's rights.
Significant advocacy work occurred throughout 2022 as the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System and Children and Young People's Commission Bill progressed through Parliament. We joined with sector organisations to express concern about aspects of the Bill. Our submissions resulted in some amendments to the Bill, including ensuring the proposed Commission had the power to report to the Prime Minister with or without invitation.
We also joined with Save the Children NZ and the Child Rights Alliance to make submissions strongly urging the Government to ratify an optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The protocol means that a complaint that NZ has breached its obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child can be taken to the UN Committee. NZ's accession to the protocol came into effect on 23 December 2022.
We established the foundations for a new Young Ambassador programme – a platform for young people aged between 17 and 22 years old to engage in policy debate and directly with decision-makers in a meaningful way on issues that are important to them. The 12-month programme will be launched in 2023.
Additionally, we connected with children and young people in various contexts, including 13 schools and a public Q&A with New Zealand politicians.
Thank you to our UNICEF Aotearoa National Ambassadors - E mihi ana ki ā tātou māngai kāwanatanga
The DC10 Fund: Empowering children and young people to reach their full potential
"I’m passionate about programmes that invest in children's futures. Through DC10, we can help kids pursue their ambitions, regardless of their circumstances." - Dan Carter.
Spurred on by Dan's passion and commitment to defending child rights and partnering with UNICEF Aotearoa, he established the DC10 Fund early last year, dedicated to empowering children and young people to reach their full potential. Funds raised go to supporting children in Aotearoa and around the world. To find out more about the DC10 Fund, visit: DC10 Fund - UNICEF & Dan Carter | UNICEF Aotearoa
Our Ambassador, actor Karl Urban brings attention to Ukraine children caught in the war
In his role as UNICEF Aotearoa Ambassador, Karl Urban has worked to bring attention to children affected by the war in Ukraine, where UNICEF has a presence and in neighbouring countries. UNICEF supports children to access safe spaces and essential care to help them cope with the trauma and impact of the war on their lives. In this video, Karl meets UNICEF Aotearoa Communications Specialist Shelley, and Makar, 7, at a Blue Dot support centre set up by UNICEF, UNHCR and the UN Refugee Agency and partners in Moldova.
Everyone at UNICEF Aotearoa would like to thank each individual and organisation who supported our work in 2022
Nei te mihi aroha te rere atu nei kia koutou katoa i tautoko mai i ngā mahi ā UNICEF i te tau 2022. Mei kore ko koutou, kua kore he oranga mō ngā tamariki mokopuna
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Barfoot and Thompson Bybit Chemist Warehouse Clever Poppy Les Mills International Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Fulton Hogan Jarden Partners Jefferies Ninja Kiwi OMG NZ Limited Rush |
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Church of the Latter-Day Saints Rotary New Zealand The Clare Foundation |
Our 2022 financial performance - Pūrongo Paearu mahi
The following sections provide additional information relating to our financial performance.
For a copy of our audited 2022 consolidated accounts, please click here
New Zealand's total contribution to helping UNICEF's work
In total, $24.3 million in donations from NZ were used in UNICEF's work and programmes to improve children's lives in 2022. This includes an astounding $10.8 million from the NZ public (individuals, corporate and community groups) and NZ International Development Cooperation Programme. The NZ Government gave $13.5 million (regular/core contribution and one-off bilateral grants to specific emergencies).
Our overall 2022 revenue
Revenue raised by UNICEF Aotearoa in 2022 was $19.5 million – a growth rate of 32% from 2021. A generous donation in cryptocurrency was received from a business donor. When converted, this provided funding for digital education in Southeast Asia. In April, the DC10 Kickathon was generously supported by individual donors and businesses, raising funds for projects in the Pacific and NZ. Our donors also generously supported UNICEF’s emergency and humanitarian work in areas such as Ukraine, Tonga, South Sudan and Pakistan. Our pledge donors continued their generous regular support, contributing $6.6 million in 2022.
The graph below breaks down our revenue by donation type. Hover over each bar to see the total amount donated.
Fundraising and non-fundraising income 2022
Fundraising and non-fundraising income 2017 - 2022
Utilisation of funds
Donations to UNICEF Aotearoa, totalling $10.8 million, were used in programmes to improve children’s lives.
$9.7 million was used to respond to specific emergencies and development aid projects. It was also used to support children in the greatest need, in whatever fragile context they may be. $581,951 was used in our domestic advocacy programmes, and $526,224 to support the delivery of WASH and early childhood education programmes in the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
Of the $9.7 million, the top three programmes that received funding were humanitarian emergency response activities at $4.3 million, education activities, including early childhood education and care at $2.7 million, with WASH programmes at $2.4 million.
34% of total revenue was reinvested into communications and fundraising to raise more funds, while 10% was required to support the organisation’s administrative functions.
2022 Funds remitted - focus areas
Utilisation of funds overview
With your continued support we can ensure every child, everywhere, thriving. Thank you. Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai ngā tamariki. Ngā mihi.
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