About the foundation

The United Internet for UNICEF Foundation was established in September 2006. It is an independent, legally responsible foundation under German Civil Law. The foundation primarily supports projects of UNICEF, the United Nations’ International Children’s Fund: From the wide selection of issues UNICEF is dealing with, projects are specifically chosen and presented on the websites of the United Internet group in order to win as many donors as possible.

“We are profoundly grateful that we have been able to precedently collect more than 65 Million Euros in donations and more than 14,000 active pledge donors via the online portals of 1&1, GMX, WEB.DE and IONOS in the relatively short period since the establishment of the foundation,” Tessa Page, Chairperson of the foundation, reported. All donations are passed on 100 per cent to the German Committee for UNICEF.

UNICEF Germany is extremly thankful for the support of the United Internet for UNICEF Foundation. Since 2006 all users of GMX, WEB.DE, IONOS and 1&1 are being informed on UNICEF's work and millions of users have donated. For example the emergency on the Philippines end of November 2014. 7 Million Euros were raised by the foundation - United Internet matched every donation up to 1000 Euros.

In 2021, the foundation celebrated its 15th anniversary. On the occasion of the anniversary, UNICEF and the Foundation reaffirmed their cooperation.

Georg Graf Waldersee, Chairman of the Board UNICEF Germany:

"A partner like the 'United Internet for UNICEF' Foundation is immensely important for UNICEF's work. In special emergency situations, things have to happen quickly - then UNICEF is on the spot to help the families immediately. However, this life-saving work is only possible if the necessary funds are available. With their impressive efforts, 'United Internet for UNICEF' has done just that: saved lives. Again and again, and just when help was most urgent. Our thanks and respect go to the team of the foundation - congratulations on the anniversary and on this great achievement!"

Ralph Dommermuth, CEO United Internet AG:

"UNICEF and United Internet - it's simply a good fit. Who would have thought in the early days of the foundation that we would one day be able to look back on such an extremely successful 15 years. For us, the foundation's great success is an incentive to continue mobilizing support and donations for those who need help: Children in need who might otherwise be forgotten."

Tessa Page, United Internet for UNICEF CEO:

"We started 15 years ago with the vision of making the world a little bit better for the most disadvantaged children. With education, with more protection against violence, with long-term programs for a better future. The Foundation team can be proud of what has already been achieved in this time - especially in emergency situations where help was particularly urgent and necessary. I believe that we have been able to make a real difference in the lives of many children. This is encouraging, but it also shows me that our work absolutely must continue. Because the challenges facing children are not diminishing - climate change, structural poverty, countless conflicts and, not least, the consequences of the Covid pandemic threaten the lives and well-being of millions of them. I already thank all those who will continue to join us in supporting these children in the future."