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Volunteers taking action

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Last week we asked our volunteers to participate in UNICEF's Unite for Child Survival: Advocacy Week. From learning about the issues, to sending letters to Congress, to continuing the conversation with your friends and family, we thank you for your support.

In just one week, we generated 399 letters to Congress! Please let us know if you hear back from your Congressional Representative by posting a message here or emailing us at volunteer@unicefusa.org.

We also announced the names of 89 volunteers who were awarded the 2008 President’s Volunteer Service Award. Each volunteer hour contributed makes a difference for UNICEF and for saving children’s lives, and we honor these volunteers this year with this award.

Click here for a full list of awardees.

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Christine:

I was able to send out letters to our Congressional Representatives here in Hawaii about the International Violence Against Women Act and received a reply stating that they have been a long supporter of programs that provide protection and assistance to abused and battered women and victims of violence and are grateful that I have contacted them regarding this important issue.

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