As many families around the world celebrate Christmas and the beginning of Hanukkah at sundown, today I am thinking about those who have nothing this holiday season.

I’m thinking about women living through their third year of war in Ukraine, who have to give birth underground and without electricity.

I’m thinking about all those displaced in Gaza, who cannot access health care, food, or clean water.

I’m thinking of the women and girls going hungry in Sudan, where famine has officially been declared.

UNFPA exists to be there for these women and for those living through conflict, famine, natural disasters, and other crises around the globe. Your donations power this critical work.

On this special day, generous donors are extending their Giving Season match — meaning your gift today will have double the impact on women and girls who desperately need your support.

Only if you are able, will you please consider making a 2X-matched gift this holiday season to deliver lifesaving care to women and girls around the world?

Thank you for being there. I hope you have a happy, healthy holiday season.

Sincerely,

Anu Surendran
Chief Executive Officer
USA for UNFPA