The official account of @UNICEFUSA President and CEO Michael J. Nyenhuis.
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
Wonderful to see UNICEF's former Executive Director, Henrietta Fore, celebrated by UNICEF International Council Members from the Afeyan family at the @AuroraPrize_ . We're grateful for such powerful and relentless champions of children, philanthropy and humanitarianism.
“Andrew Carnegie once said that the man who dies rich dies disgraced. The Aurora Prize carries that same spirit: that our wealth, our wisdom, our experience mean little unless we serve others.”
At the 2025 Aurora Prize Ceremony, Henrietta H. Fore, Gratitude in Action Honoree, former Executive Director of UNICEF, and former Administrator of USAID, shared an inspiring message about the teamwork and determination that drive humanitarian progress — from farmers changing lives to health workers reaching the world’s most remote regions.
Watch her powerful speech below.
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
We're thrilled to see @ManaNutrition Co-Founder/CEO Mark Moore recognized as a Champion for Change by @CNN. Mana produces ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), a peanut-based paste that's helped save millions of children from the brink of starvation. cnn.com/2025/09/10/us/video/…
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
As children around the world head #BackToSchool, @UNICEFUSA_CEO Michael Nyenhuis talks with @MSNBC's @Lawrence about the power of the #KINDFund over the past 15 years, and how the program continues to transform education in Malawi. unicefusa.org/stories/back-s…
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This week, the U.S. Department of State announced a $93 million grant to UNICEF to deliver Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to nearly 1 million acutely malnourished children across 13 countries.
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Last year, UNICEF invested $770 million in American businesses across 37 states to procure RUTF, medicine and other humanitarian supplies. The RUTF to be manufactured, transported and delivered as part of this $93 million grant is entirely American-made.
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But the needs remain immense. UNICEF will continue to deliver #ForEveryChild as it has for nearly 80 years. We look forward to continuing to work with our public donors, private sector partners and the U.S. government to reach every child with the support they need.
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We're hearing reports from elected officials that funding for critical programs will be preserved. That is not true.
This package zeroes out core resources for UNICEF—flexible funds that go to children in 190+ countries. Food aid, education, safe water. That is what's at stake.
This week, the Senate is expected to vote on a rescissions package that will reclaim Fiscal Year 2025 funding for critical humanitarian programs, including UNICEF.
Your voice can make a difference. Please urge your Senators to protect funding for UNICEF: act.unicefusa.org/ofw8KoE
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
"Congress should immediately reject this rescission of UNICEF's funding," argues Michael J. Nyenhuis @UNICEFUSA_CEO and Patrick W. Quirk @UNICEFUSA trib.al/YR518vf
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
At the #Rotary25 opening session, Rotary’s message was clear: we’re not finished yet 🤝
With great excitement, we announced a renewed partnership with the @gatesfoundation, pledging up to $450M over 3 years to #EndPolio.
It’s more than funding. It’s a promise to future generations.
🔗: on.rotary.org/4kMY0Zb
ALT Exhibition booth by Rotary featuring a large sign with the title "Eradicating Polio - Rotary's Legacy, Our Quest." The poster illustrates a mother and a polio vaccinator shaking hands. Attendees are walking by and examining the booth.
ALT A video recording of Bill Gates appearing on a large screen on the stage of the Rotary International Convention in Calgary.
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
My op-ed for @Newsweek discussing the two barriers left in the fight against vaccine preventable illnesses! @UNICEF @UNICEFUSA @UNICEFUSA_CEO
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
The world is at a watershed moment in the history of public health, says @UNICEFUSA_CEO Michael Nyenhuis. Urgent political attention and investment are needed to protect hard-won gains in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases. #VaccinesWork unicefusa.org/stories/vaccin…
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
"I continue to see plenty of evidence that support remains strong for the work we do on behalf of children and families in some of the poorest places in the world."
@UNICEFUSA_CEO on the importance of optimism and fortitude in a time of foreign aid cuts: unicefusa.org/stories/someth…
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
In 2024, @UNICEF & partners reached 5.2M children with disabilities. But funding cuts are placing 240M children at risk, threatening progress. We urge partners to join forces so that every child can thrive. Learn more about UNICEF's commitments:bit.ly/4j7CmO6
#GDS2025
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
📽️ 🌎 At the Global Prosperity Forum, @UNICEFUSA President and CEO Michael J. Nyenhuis (@UNICEFUSA_CEO) emphasized the commitment of the American public to advancing global development and called for a "spirit of generosity."
Full panel remarks➡️ t.ly/qpVBz
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
Despite the cutbacks in humanitarian funding, the understanding in the US of the importance of doing humanitarian development work around the world is still there, says @UNICEFUSA_CEO at @ACFPCenter’s #GlobalProsperityForum.
“We haven’t lost that,” he tells @FredKempe.
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
Humanitarian aid is key to building a safer, stronger and more prosperous future — #ForEveryChild, and for all of us. We all have a stake in this.
Some reflections from @UNICEFUSA_CEO Michael Nyenhuis: unicefusa.org/stories/unicef…
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
U.S. leadership in global humanitarian aid and development assistance has been incredibly valuable to our country and the world, argues @UNICEFUSA_CEO Michael Nyenhuis.
Now more than ever, we must keep this critical lifesaving work going. unicefusa.org/stories/invest…
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
Today we mourn the loss of a true humanitarian and NBA legend, Dikembe Mutombo. Dikembe was a towering figure in both stature and as an advocate for children around the world throughout his life. We are so grateful for his leadership on the UNICEF USA National Board.
ALT Dikembe Mutombo stands tall with his hand in the air. A child jumps up to give him a high five.
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Michael Nyenhuis retweeted
Michael Nyenhuis @UNICEFUSA_CEO, President and CEO @UNICEFUSA shares "When the health system is threatened, the polio eradication system is threatened as well." at #Concordia24
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