THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY

UNICEF Inspired Gifts are real, life-changing ethical gifts that help vulnerable children around the world.

These are so much more than virtual gifts. They deliver real hope to kids in need. From soccer balls and educational equipment, to real vaccines, water kits, first-aid kids, nutritious food and lots more practical supplies. The essentials for child survival and healthy development.

When you buy an Inspired Gift, you’ll also receive a beautiful digital card to print or send to your loved one, conveying the profound impact their gift will have on children’s lives! The gift of children’s health, growth, and futures. We hope you’ll join us.

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  • 'School In A Box'

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    'School In A Box'

    A chance to learn in the most challenging conditions. Containing everything an entire class needs – there's even a wind-up solar radio, while the aluminium lid of the box doubles as a blackboard - to ensure children continue to learn during times of crisis and conflict, or in the hardest to reach areas.

    Give the gift of education.

    $335 Buy now
  • Pack of Footballs

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    Pack of Footballs

    You would give children the gift of active play with this two-pack of quality footballs. When life is challenging, the simple act of playing with other children can be an amazing present to help kids laugh and play again.

    Give the gift of play.

    $20 Buy now
  • Learn and Play Kit

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    Learn and Play Kit

    This can help kids, be kids, in even the most challenging circumstances. With skipping ropes, a schoolbag, pencils, exercise books, colouring pencils, modelling clay and a basketball – this is a gift that will brighten their world.

    Give the gift of education and play.

    $25 Buy now
  • Malaria kit

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    Malaria kit

    You can help save a family's lives from this preventable disease with a mosquito net, a malaria response kit with 25 tests and packs of anti-malarial drugs. In the warm wet months, these kits can be real life-savers for children.

    Give the gift of health.

    $40 Buy now
  • Therapeutic Food

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    Therapeutic Food

    With this gift we can provide a month's worth of life-saving for a child suffering from severe acute malnutrition. This can often be enough to help bring a child back from life-threatening wasting.

    Give the gift of nutrition.

    $50 Buy now
  • 10,000 Water Purification Tablets

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    10,000 Water Purification Tablets

    This could help make 50,000 litres of safe drinking water for families struggling to find clean water. In emergency situations, access to clean water can mean the difference between life and death for children.

    Give the gift of clean water.

    $78 Buy now

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A child is fed ready-to-use therapeutic food to treat malnutrition

Your thoughtful gift for a loved one is a life-changing gesture for a child in need.

Browse the entire range for a surprise to suit every friend and family member, and choose how you’d like to change lives. With every Inspired Gift you purchase, you’re helping our teams to cross oceans, scale mountains and trek deserts to deliver to little ones in need.

Now that’s truly a special gift. Please, be generous so we can be fearless in our delivery for children.

HELP DELIVER SUPPLIES TO CHILDREN IN URGENT NEED

Dedicate an Inspired Gift to your loved one and help change the lives of vulnerable children around the world – in less than 48 hours.

Across more than 190 countries, we do whatever it takes to help kids survive, thrive and fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF operates the world's largest humanitarian warehouses and stands as a leader in providing life-saving supplies to the world’s most at-risk children.

Whether it’s sending therapeutic food to the Horn of Africa to help fill bellies as the global food crisis escalates, providing education supplies in Ukraine or even supplying water purification tablets to those devastated by the Gaza Crisis – we’ll fearlessly deliver supplies no matter what.

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FAQ
What are UNICEF Inspired Gifts?

Inspired Gifts are a collection of charity gifts essential for child survival and development. They provide crucial aid to children living in areas affected by poverty, conflict or natural disaster. When you order an Inspired Gift for family or friends, real supplies like vaccines and food are shipped from UNICEF’s massive warehouse in Copenhagen to children and families in need around the world.

With each purchase you can personalise a card for your nominated recipient that tells them about the incredible impact their Inspired Gift will have. You can choose to send the card in an email at a time of your choosing or receive it instantly as a print-at-home PDF.

Are Inspired Gifts real?

Yes, they are. All of the Inspired Gifts you see on our website are real, tangible items being distributed year-round in response to the needs of children around the world.

When will my e-card be delivered?

You can choose when you want the recipient to receive the e-card or send a print-at-home PDF card to yourself and it will be delivered immediately.

Will I get two cards if I order two Inspired Gifts?

Yes, you’ll receive a card for each gift! You can also specify a unique email (or PDF) for each card. Just select your first Inspired Gift, personalise the message, choose your card design, and specify delivery details. Once complete, go back to the catalogue, select your second Inspired Gift, and repeat the process for the second recipient.

Is there a guarantee that the gift I select is the gift that will be delivered to the field?

Inspired Gifts respond to the real and changing needs of children around the world, so the item you select will be substituted for another item when there is a greater need for it. This means we cannot guarantee that the gift you select is the one that will be delivered to the field. We hope that through your purchase you are trusting us to deliver the supplies that will have the most impact for children in urgent need.

Are Inspired Gifts from UNICEF Aotearoa considered charity gifts?

Inspired Gifts from UNICEF Aotearoa are indeed charity gifts. Each purchase supports vital programmes benefiting children globally, offering tangible items like vaccines or educational supplies. Choosing an Inspired Gift honours someone while making a significant charitable impact in their name.