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UNICEF was founded on the 11th of December 1946 by a group of men including Ludwik Rajchman and Maurice Pate. The organization was created to provide immediate relief to children and mothers affected by World War II.
UNICEF operates in 192 countries and territories with a total income of $8.61 billion as of 2024. The organization relies entirely on voluntary contributions from governments and private donors to fund its programs.
UNICEF faced a major scandal in 1995 when 24 employees in its Kenya office stole or squandered $10 million. The organization also faced allegations of sexual assault and child sexual abuse involving employees in Belgium in 1988 and the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2020.
UNICEF received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965, the Indira Gandhi Prize in 1989, and the Princess of Asturias Award in 2006. These awards recognize the organization's efforts in providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
UNICEF administers pentavalent vaccines to an estimated 65.5 million children and treats four million children with severe acute malnutrition. The organization also provides immunizations, disease prevention, and emergency relief in response to disasters.