• 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

  • One such example of where funding will be diverted is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which is currently battling against a recent Ebola outbreak affecting children and vulnerable communities

  • CEF funding will also be used to support communities impacted by recent earthquakes in Venezuela

  • Donations will be collected by easyJet’s cabin crew onboard all flights from 3 July until 30 September 2026 – with the price of a breakfast tea helping provide 400 water purification tablets or 12 bars of soap

  • Money raised will help UNICEF deliver critical emergency services, including access to essential healthcare, sanitation supplies, community outreach and mental health support for children and families in emergencies

easyJet has today launched its 2026 onboard summer collection to support UNICEF’s Children’s Emergency Fund (CEF), ensuring children and families around the world 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 inflight 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 UNICEFs 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.”

For further information, please contact the easyJet Press Office via mediacentre.easyJet.com/contacts or on 01582 525252

Notes to editors

About easyJet

easyJet is one of Europe’s largest airlines offering a unique and winning combination of the best route network connecting Europe's primary airports with great value fares and friendly service. easyJet flies on more of Europe’s most popular routes than any other airline and carried more than 100 million passengers in 2024. The airline has over 340 aircraft flying on over 1,000 routes to more than 160 airports across 35 countries. Over 300 million Europeans live within one hour's drive of an easyJet airport.

easyJet aims to be a good corporate citizen, employing people on local contracts in nine countries across Europe in full compliance with national laws and recognising their trade unions. The airline supports several local charities and has a corporate partnership with UNICEF which has raised over £17m for the most vulnerable children since it was established in 2012.

In 2022, easyJet published its roadmap to net zero by 2050. The roadmap, which also features a combination of fleet renewal, operational efficiencies, airspace modernisation, Sustainable Aviation Fuel and carbon removal technology, has set an ambitious interim carbon emissions intensity reduction target of 35% by 2035, validated by the Science-based targets initiative (SBTi). The airline’s ultimate aim is to fully transition its fleet to zero carbon emission technology, which it will achieve through a number of strategic partnerships including with Airbus, Rolls-Royce and GKN Aerospace Solutions. Since 2000, the airline has successfully reduced its carbon emissions per passenger, per kilometre by one-third.

Innovation is in easyJet’s DNA – since launching nearly 30 years ago, easyJet changed the way people fly to the present day where the airline leads the industry in digital and operational innovations to make travel more easy and affordable for its passengers. In 2023 easyJet was named by TIME as one of the World’s Best Companies and a Leader in Diversity 2024 by The Financial Times.

About UNICEF

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, to build a better world for everyone.

The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) raises funds for UNICEF’s emergency and development work for children. We also promote and protect children’s rights in the UK and internationally. We are a UK charity, entirely funded by supporters.

United Kingdom Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), Registered Charity No. 1072612 (England & Wales), SC043677 (Scotland).

For more information visit unicef.org.uk. Follow UNICEF UK on,Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

UNICEF does not endorse any company brand, product or service.

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