According to UNICEF’s annual report, one in five children worldwide grows up in war or crisis zones. In 2025, millions of boys and girls suffered from hunger, violence, wars, diseases, and the collapse of basic services. Relief programs, however, managed to save lives and provide future prospects even under the toughest conditions.
German Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan emphasized in a statement that UNICEF is a “key partner in Germany’s international development policy,” ensuring nutrition, health, and education for children.
Germany supports UNICEF’s work in Ukraine to keep schools and hospitals running during winter. In Sudan, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) backs projects such as the “1000 Days Program,” which provides assistance to pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as mothers of young children.
Another example is the “Sahel Resilience Partnership,” through which BMZ cooperates with UNICEF, the World Food Programme, and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to tackle hunger crises in Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Chad.
Sources - Agencies
