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World: Global Annual Results Report 2025: Goal Area 5 - Every child has access to inclusive social protection and lives free from poverty
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk UN Children's Fund , ReliefWeb
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
. Highlights In 2025, more than 137 million children in 70 million households across 87 reporting countries were reached with cash transfers supported by UNICEF. This assistance helped families meet essential needs, while UNICEF continued to work with governments to strengthen national social protec
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Key takeaway With UNICEF support, 93 countries strengthened social sector budgets, while 98 countries mobilized international or private financing for social services.
Why this matters
The reach of UNICEF's cash transfer program, covering over 137 million children across 87 countries, demonstrates the organization's extensive efforts to provide essential support to vulnerable populations. By working with governments to strengthen national social protection systems, UNICEF aims to create a more sustainable and inclusive framework for addressing child poverty. The emphasis on gender responsiveness, disability inclusion, and support for children affected by conflict and displacement highlights the complexity of the issue and the need for tailored solutions. The significant investment in cash assistance, including $322 million in humanitarian cash transfers, underscores the critical role of financing in addressing child poverty. Furthermore, the mobilization of international and private financing for social services in 98 countries suggests a growing recognition of the importance of public finance for children, which will be crucial in achieving the goal of ensuring every child has access to inclusive social protection and lives free from poverty.
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Category: disaster Published: July 23, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . Highlights In 2025, more than 137 million children in 70 million households across 87 reporting countries were reached with cash transfers supported by UNICEF. This assistance helped families meet essential needs, while UNICEF continued to work with governments to strengthen national social protec
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