Your monthly gift helps children play on
Play is at the heart of childhood, yet for millions of children, it’s out of reach.
Today, conflict, crisis and displacement have replaced play with worries about safety and survival. Play is not a luxury. It’s how children learn, imagine, connect and discover who they are. It’s essential, helping children in crisis cope, heal and hold on to hope.
UNICEF is determined to help children—wherever they are—PLAY ON so they can run, laugh, learn and build the skills they need for life. But we need your support.
Donate monthly to bring play to children living in the toughest places. Your ongoing generosity helps sustain hundreds of play- and sport-based programs and initiatives, including:
- Expanding services, including parenting programs, that promote play for children
- Opening doors to preschool and early learning environments where children can explore and grow
- Creating safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces where children are free to play
Whether it’s jumping rope or playing soccer, cricket or tag, sports and physical activity help strengthen growing bodies and brains. Play boosts confidence, curiosity, focus and problem solving skills, while nurturing joy and connection.