easyJet customer donations will help UNICEF respond to emergencies in countries around the world, such as those impacted by ongoing conflict, natural disasters and public health crises.
easyJet has today launched its 2026 onboard summer collection to support UNICEF’s Children’s Emergency Fund (CEF), ensuring children and families receive urgent emergency support for life-threatening crises in countries all around the world.
Public health emergencies, such as the recent Ebola outbreak in DRC and neighbouring Uganda, are placing children and vulnerable communities at growing risk. It comes at a time when many communities are already facing conflict and displacement, and access to clean water and healthcare can be limited, creating the conditions for diseases to spread faster. As Ebola cases hit more than 1000 across DRC, almost 3 million children and adolescents face rising risks, driving urgent need for protection and care.
For children affected by these events, the impact can be profound. For example, in DRC, health services have been disrupted, schools have closed, and many families have been torn apart. Fear and stigma can leave those affected feeling isolated, while a lack of clean water and access to healthcare creates conditions for the disease to spread more quickly.
In emergencies such as these, UNICEF combines immediate emergency response, including the distribution of essential infection prevention and control supplies and access to healthcare, with a community-based approach. In DRC and Uganda, UNICEF immediately activated its highest-level emergency response and is working alongside partners and local communities to help contain the outbreak and protect children.
Thanks to their generous donations, easyJet customers can make a world of difference by supporting UNICEF and its partners to deliver immediate, life-saving support to the children and families affected by ongoing emergencies around the world.
easyJet’s dedicated cabin crew will be collecting donations during their in-flight service from July 3rd to September 30th, giving customers the opportunity to donate at the same time as making in-flight purchases.
The price of a breakfast tea could, for example, help provide 400 water purification tablets, helping protect families when clean water supplies are compromised, or 12 bars of soap – simple essentials that can help protect families from the spread of disease.
Michael Brown, easyJet’s Director of Cabin Services, said: “easyJet is proud to support UNICEF's Children’s Emergency Fund, helping deliver critical aid to the most vulnerable children around the world. The current Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda highlight just how vital rapid humanitarian support is both in protecting children and families when health crises like this happen, as well as supporting work to prevent further outbreaks. Small onboard donations can make a big difference and we’d like to thank our customers and crew for their generosity and for continuing to get behind this incredible cause.”
Dr Philip Goodwin, Chief Executive at The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), said: “Across the world, children are continuing to face serious threats and dangers with the recent outbreak of Ebola putting the lives of children at risk in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Our work with long-term partner easyJet has never been more vital in helping us supply urgent medical and protective equipment to prevent harmful viruses spreading further. It's also providing on-the-ground emergency support to make sure children and families stay safe. We are very grateful to easyJet customers and staff who choose to donate through this onboard collection. This ongoing generosity helps us to be there for vulnerable children when they need it most.”
