UNICEF MALAYSIA ANNUAL REPORT 2021

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We cannot change the lives
of children alone!
We need YOU!​

#ForEveryChild, a future beyond COVID-19

#ForEveryChild,
a future beyond
COVID-19

#EndThePandemic

By the end of 2021, communities across the globe received vaccinations through the COVAX initiative. On behalf of COVAX, UNICEF is leading efforts to procure and supply COVID-19 vaccines. We achieved this while providing millions of people with life-saving humanitarian assistance thanks to your support.

During difficult times for all, you did not hesitate to donate towards a better future for every child. Your generosity allowed us to bring water to children in war-torn countries, treat millions for malnutrition, educate the youth about mental health and personal safety, and much more. We are pleased to share with you the results of our global and local efforts.

HELPING FAMILIES ON THE EDGE NAVIGATE COVID-19

In just one year, the COVID-19 pandemic widened the gap between children and their families who have access to critical services and support, and those who don’t.

Because of you, we were able to help people like Rosmawati Muhammad Yusof, a single mother of three, and Mohd Sarji Ramli, who lives with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis and whose wife recently suffered a stroke.

The COVID-19 pandemic left both families and many more like theirs struggling to make ends meet. 

These are their stories

A story of a single mother

Most vulnerable group struggles

We could not have done it without YOU!

Watch our 2021 activities recap to see how many lives you have changed.

We could not have done it without YOU!

Watch our 2021 activities recap to see how many lives you have changed.

KEY LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS 2021

KEY LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS 2021

KEY GLOBAL HIGHLIGHTS 2021


Haiti
More than 433,000 people, including displaced and host community populations, gained access to safe and accessible channels for reporting sexual exploitation and abuse.

Venezuela
More than 340,000 children aged 0 to 12 months vaccinated against measles.

Chile
Organised training for 3,000 teachers from all regions in the country to prevent COVID-19 transmission in schools. 15 educational establishments in the process of returning to school.

France
Eiffel Tower #GoBlue to symbolically show support for children and young people for World Children’s Day 2021.

Ghana
The first international delivery of 600,000 COVID vaccines on 24 February 2021 through COVAX initiative.

Tanzania
#KidsTakeOver and met with key private sector leaders to discuss the importance of investing in children.

Syria
Supported 1.8 million children who were facing education disruption due to the prolonged conflict with educational services and supplies – of which 1.3 million were for formal education.

Yemen
Over 7 million children under five were screened for malnutrition. Out of these, 346,311 children with Severe Acute Malnutrition were admitted to health facilities for treatment.

Afghanistan
Over 1 million children and pregnant women accessed primary health care services in UNICEF-supported facilities.

India
Procured and installed 4,650 oxygen concentrators in 15 states and 40 oxygen generation plants in 8 states during the second COVID-19 wave.

Comoros
#KidsTakeOver the courthouse of Fomboni, Moroni, and Mutsamudu to discover the legal system.

State of Palestine
Restored and sustained access to improved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services for 800,000 affected children and families across the Gaza Strip.

Malaysia
#KidsTakeOver - Children took over as reporters and interviewed Members of Parliament and a Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club player. #GoBlue - JDT FC stadium turned blue to show the team's support for child rights.


Haiti
More than 433,000 people, including displaced and host community populations, gained access to safe and accessible channels for reporting sexual exploitation and abuse.

Venezuela
More than 340,000 children aged 0 to 12 months vaccinated against measles.

Chile
Organised training for 3,000 teachers from all regions in the country to prevent COVID-19 transmission in schools. 15 educational establishments in the process of returning to school.

France
Eiffel Tower #GoBlue to symbolically show support for children and young people for World Children’s Day 2021.

Ghana
The first international delivery of 600,000 COVID vaccines on 24 February 2021 through COVAX initiative.

Tanzania
#KidsTakeOver and met with key private sector leaders to discuss the importance of investing in children.

Syria
Supported 1.8 million children who were facing education disruption due to the prolonged conflict with educational services and supplies – of which 1.3 million were for formal education.

Yemen
Over 7 million children under five were screened for malnutrition. Out of these, 346,311 children with Severe Acute Malnutrition were admitted to health facilities for treatment.

Afghanistan
Over 1 million children and pregnant women accessed primary health care services in UNICEF-supported facilities.

India
Procured and installed 4,650 oxygen concentrators in 15 states and 40 oxygen generation plants in 8 states during the second COVID-19 wave.

Comoros
#KidsTakeOver the courthouse of Fomboni, Moroni, and Mutsamudu to discover the legal system.

State of Palestine
Restored and sustained access to improved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services for 800,000 affected children and families across the Gaza Strip.

Malaysia
#KidsTakeOver - Children took over as reporters and interviewed Members of Parliament and a Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club player. #GoBlue - JDT FC stadium turned blue to show the team's support for child rights.

PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS

Championing children’s right for every child with JDT FC

A first-of-its-kind partnership in this region, UNICEF and Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club (JDT FC) joined hands in advocating and raising awareness of child rights. During the first year of this partnership, together we launched the football club’s jersey carrying the UNICEF logo and achieved several key milestones throughout 2021.

Together, we have:

  • Highlighted children’s mental health issues to the public and shared practical tips on maintaining good mental health.
  • Helped build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines within the communities.
  • Promoted the importance of developing healthy eating habits.
  • Raised public awareness on child protection issues.
  • Encouraged immediate climate protection action.

A first-of-its-kind partnership in this region, UNICEF and Johor Darul Ta’zim Football Club (JDT FC) joined hands in advocating and raising awareness of child rights. During the first year of this partnership, together we launched the football club’s jersey carrying the UNICEF logo and achieved several key milestones throughout 2021.

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Together, we have:

  • Highlighted children’s mental health issues to the public and shared practical tips on maintaining good mental health.
  • Helped build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines within the communities.
  • Promoted the importance of developing healthy eating habits.
  • Raised public awareness on child protection issues.
  • Encouraged immediate climate protection action.
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Special Messages to you from UNICEF Team!

Watch video to see Ismail Izzani, UNICEF Youth Advocate in Malaysia interview three people from UNICEF Malaysia!

Special Messages to you from UNICEF Team!

Watch video to see Ismail Izzani, UNICEF Youth Advocate in Malaysia interview three people from UNICEF Malaysia!

FOR EVERY CHILD, HOPE

In 2021, your donations allowed
us to:

Lead the procurement and supply of COVID-19 vaccines on behalf of the COVAX Facility, shipping over 958 million doses to 144 countries and territories

Reached 64 per cent of women with at least four antenatal care visits in the 50 focus countries

Provide prevention and care interventions through joint programming with UNFPA to 7.6 million adolescent girls at risk of child marriage

Advocate for the release of children in detention, leading to a major policy breakthrough. Since the beginning of the pandemic, over 45,000 children across 84 countries have been released from detention

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Expanding access to safe water and basic sanitation for 69.9 million people and basic sanitation for 59.6 million people from 2018-2021

Helped 48.6 million out-of-school children access education, including 6.4 million children on the move and 31.7 million in humanitarian settings

Reached 154 million children with life-saving screening for severe wasting through simplified, community-level approaches despite pandemic-related service disruptions

Provide services to prevent stunting and other forms of malnutrition, reaching nearly 336 million children

Expanding access to safe water and basic sanitation for 69.9 million people and basic sanitation for 59.6 million people from 2018-2021

Helped 48.6 million out-of-school children access education, including 6.4 million children on the move and 31.7 million in humanitarian settings

Reached 154 million children with life-saving screening for severe wasting through simplified, community-level approaches despite pandemic-related service disruptions

Provide services to prevent stunting and other forms of malnutrition, reaching nearly 336 million children

SUPPLIES THAT CHANGED CHILDREN’S LIVES

With your support and together with our partners, we have procured RM 30 billion worth of life-saving goods and services for children
in 160 countries and territories.

With your support and together with our partners, we have procured RM 30 billion worth of life-saving goods and services for children in 160 countries and territories.

Vaccines/biologicals
Procured 2.3 billion doses of paediatric vaccines for 109 countries and managed the delivery of more than 884.2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to 110 countries.

Cold chain equipment
USD 73.2 million in solar- powered systems procured for 63 countries.

Medical supplies and equipment *(including COVID-19 non- immunization supplies)
2 billion syringes for immunization delivered globally and 4.6 million malaria rapid diagnostic tests delivered to 18 countries.

Nutrition supplies
44,554 metric tons of ready-to-use-therapeutic food (RUTF) delivered to 59 countries and 433.2 million vitamin A capsules delivered to 68 countries.

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Water and sanitation supplies
468.8 million water purification tablets and chlorination/flocculation sachets delivered to 45 countries and 2.6 million hygiene kits delivered to 55 countries.

Pharmaceuticals
350.8 million amoxicillin pneumonia treatments for children under 5 years old, reaching 54 countries and 7.5 million treatments for seasonal malaria chemoprevention delivered to protect 1.9 million children.

Education supplies
Procured education supplies for 105 countries including laptops for a large digital education project in El Salvador and 86,780 education kits delivered to 64 countries.

Bed nets/insecticides
18.6 million long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) were delivered to 21 countries.

Water and sanitation supplies
468.8 million water purification tablets and chlorination/flocculation sachets delivered to 45 countries and 2.6 million hygiene kits delivered to 55 countries.

Pharmaceuticals
350.8 million amoxicillin pneumonia treatments for children under 5 years old, reaching 54 countries and 7.5 million treatments for seasonal malaria chemoprevention delivered to protect 1.9 million children.

Education supplies
Procured education supplies for 105 countries including laptops for a large digital education project in El Salvador and 86,780 education kits delivered to 64 countries.

Bed nets/insecticides
18.6 million long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) were delivered to 21 countries.

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS
FOR THEIR SUPPORT

Uniting with companies, corporate foundations and other private organisations
to uphold child rights.

Uniting with companies, corporate foundations and other private organisations to uphold child rights.

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