For almost 50 years, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works in Mozambique, to reach the most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. With a strong presence in the most vulnerable provinces in Mozambique, Zambezia and Nampula, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories. UNICEF opened its first office in Mozambique in 1975.

UNICEF believes that partnerships and collaborative relationships are critical to deliver results for children and to realise their rights. Since its inception, the organisation has been engaging in a broad range of partnerships (based on a written agreement, which may involve the exchange of resources) and collaborative relationships (based on an informal agreement and not involving the transfer of resources) with a range of both public and non-public stakeholders including Children themselves, Government entities, Civil Society Organizations, Celebrities, Academia, Foundations, Faith based Organizations, among others.

UNICEF mostly partners with:  

• with Governments to develop and implement child-focused programmes and policies, as well as leverage resources;
• with civil society organisations (CSOs) to advocate for policy change, children’s rights promotion and to deliver services for children;
• with the private sector to promote child- and women-friendly business and marketing practices, as well as mobilize resources;
• with celebrities (from singers to athletes) that are committed to use their talents and fame to advocate for children’s rights and well-being in support of UNICEF’s mission;
• with the media to raise public awareness and conduct social mobilization on children’s issues;
• with knowledge partners such as universities and think tanks to strengthen the evidence base for programmes and advocacy activities, among others.