UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund)
Originally established in 1946 as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF is the UN agency mandated to provide humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. Headquartered in New York, USA.
Key Areas of Focus
| Area | Key Initiatives |
|---|---|
| Child Survival | Immunization programs, nutrition (GOBI-FFF strategy), and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). |
| Development | Early childhood education, gender equality in schools, and child protection services. |
| Emergency | Rapid response in conflict zones and natural disasters to protect displaced children. |
The GOBI-FFF Strategy
To accelerate child survival, UNICEF promotes the GOBI-FFF initiative:
- Growth Monitoring
- ORS (Oral Rehydration Therapy)
- Breastfeeding
- Immunization
- Female Education
- Family Spacing
- Food Supplementation
High-Yield Exam Pearl:
- Distinction: While WHO provides normative guidance and technical standards for health, UNICEF focuses on field-level implementation, logistics, and humanitarian intervention for children.
- Funding: UNICEF is entirely funded by voluntary contributions from governments and private donors.