Church makes $25 million donation to UNICEF fund supporting child nutrition

‘We are empowering mothers to help their children reach their potential,’ says Relief Society general president

Published: May 20, 2026, 11:06 a.m. MDT

A mother cuddles her 6-month-old baby in Côte d’Ivoire. UNICEF

Continuing the effort to care for women and children in need around the world, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating $25 million to a UNICEF effort that provides nutrition to millions of children and mothers around the world.

The Church’s donation is also matched with an additional $25 million through the CNF Match Challenge, bringing the total impact to $50 million, according to a news release on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

UNICEF’s Child Nutrition Fund is a global initiative that works to prevent and treat malnutrition.

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