Fieldnotes: Blogging on UNICEF's child survival work in the field

Thanks so much for the info. I am looking forward to hearing about Clay's experiences in Somalia and to learning more about the plight of Somalia and it's children.

Once again, UNICEF and Ambassador Aiken are there where needed most, giving a voice to the forgotten.

Thank you, Clay, and UNICEF staff, for risking your lives and safety to bring attention to children whose every day is fraught with peril.

I look forward to reading Clay's blog and seeing what I can do to help the children of Somalia. In the meantime, I am doing a little to help spread information of the situation through my blog, accessible through clicking my name.

Whatever it takes to save a child.

UNICEF is always in the front, making sure that the children of the world are cared for. It is with pride that I note that Clay Aiken, the man I most admire, is the Ambassador. I know that Clay will report to us about what he experienced and what he sees the needs are. There cannot be a more perfect team than UNICEF and Clay Aiken, that can get the word out. Somalia is a forgotten place and Clay and UNICEF will make sure that people know they need us. It is my pleasure to give to this wonderful cause. Thank you for being there for our children of the world. As I look at my healthy, happy Grandchildren and then view pictures of these children in Somalia, I realize that there but for the Grace of God am I.

Thank you Clay for staying true to yourself
and your promise to help better the lives of
children all over the world. I appreciate you very much. I wish I had the means to travel so that I may be able to extend a helping hand, too. But rest assured that when you need our monetary assistance, I am there to support. Again, thank you UNICEF for giving Clay Aiken the opportunity to serve. Bless you all!!!
Have a safe trip back home, Clay!!!

Thank you Clay for using your voice to let us know about children in need in Somalia!How can we help?

I very much appreciate the update and the information on the intended blog. I had read the Reuters report yesterday, and though I was aware that Clay would soon be making a visit "somewhere" on behalf of UNICEF, I admit that a field visit to Somalia was not anywhere on my mental list of possibilities.

And perhaps, that is all the more reason for UNICEF - and Clay Aiken - to draw attention back to this land and her people ... especially the children and their needs.

I will look forward to learning more. Thank you.

I read more about the "forgotten crisis" and must admit I was not aware! It seems tragic that no funding has made it's way from donations to this area at all this year. I truly hope this will help in some way!
Please let us know how.

And I pray this man returns safely!

Clay Aiken is a very brave man and totally passionate about the welfare of the children in our world. Children should not be the innocent pieces in a war of policies. I applaud UNICEF and its ambassadors for being on the forefront of creating awareness to these critical situations for children.

I am ready to set all politics aside and support any intiative that will bring relief to those children in need.

Thank you! I come from a third-world country where certain areas remain beset by civil war, terrorism and poverty. UNICEF and its ambassadors have done so much to save lives, bring hope and alleviate the situation especially for children in my country.

I would think, however, that our situation is less compared to what is happening in Somalia. I look forward to hearing from Ambassador Clay Aiken and to knowing how even those of us out here can also help those who need it so much more.

I will always remain humbled and grateful for the courage and selflessness of people like Clay Aiken and UNICEF.

As a member of the Claynation I have had the privilege of being taught about the plight of children in need through the heart and mind of your wonderful ambassador Clay Aiken. I was always proud to be fan of "The Voice" but who knew it was his "Other Voice" I would learn to love even more. Let us know how we can do the most good for the children,Clay.

My family is looking forward to Clay's blog about his trip to Somalia. Thank you to Clay and UNICEF for caring about the less fortunate children of the world.

Thank you so much Clay for caring about the children that many have forgotten about and making their plight public!

Also, thank you Unicef for assisting so many people to have a chance at a better life! Clay does such a good job at representing your organization and was a good choice for the job that needs to be done.

This puts a lot into perspective for many of us. "There but for the grace of God go I"

I am waiting breathlessly with credit card in hand for Clay's challenge!

Children in Somalia have been in need of help for about a decade and thank God that Clay and UNICEF are doing something about it. I'm anticipating his blog and whatever I can do I'll what I can.

I am so looking forward to reading Clay's blog about his visit to Somalia. His association with Unicef has made me so much more aware of the good work that you do for the children of the world and I look forward to Clay and Unicef coming up with another fundraising challenge.

I donate at other times as well, but I love being a part of the challenge. I want to give that little girl her school and nourishment.

Good luck in all your global endeavors.

Once again Ambassador Clay Aiken and UNICEF are calling attention to the plight of children who seem to have been forgotten in this world. I applaud the courage and dedication that Clay has always shown in visiting countries where his own safety is put aside because the need of the children is so great.

Thank you, Clay, for being an advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. When you return to us, please let us know what we can do to help the children of Somalia.

You know we will be there for them!

Clay:

You have us well trained. We are waiting for you to blog and we will send money to help the children and families. It will be a honor to support your work at UNICEF.

Donna

I can't wait to hear what Clay has to say about his trip to Somalia. There are so many children in need of our help, and Clay does a great job of bringing their needs to our attention.

Thank you, UNICEF, for all you do through your ambassadors. You are making a world of difference in our world.

Jan

I am a Canadian, and because of Clay Aiken's ambassadorship with UNICEF, I became a UNICEF Global Parent almost 2 years ago. I am proud to be a fan of this outstanding entertainer and humanitarian. God bless him in this work, and may he return soon safely to the USA. I await his blog, and his call to support the children of Somalia, a forgotten corner of need in this world.
I will answer his call.

I just made my donation! Thanks for bringing this cause to the forefront again.

I can't wait to hear all about Clay's trip (and maybe he can tell us a little about his experience and how it affected him as seen through the eyes of an impending daddy. Congratulations Clay!)

Claymates, what do you think Clay is going to ask you to do? Give money. That's right. So, why don't you do that now, rather than wait for Clay to blog or for UNICEF to establish a means to track donations made "in his behalf"? The children are only going to get hungrier the longer you delay.

Thank you for sharing information on Clay's recent visit to Somalia and the plight of it's desperately poor people...especially the children. I have made a donation and hope it will help in some small way relive some of the hunger and deprivation these people suffer daily. God Bless UNICEF and Clay for their combined efforts to help children in need throughout the world. We may complain about $4 a gallon for gas but the suffering these children live with is far much greater than that.

GREAT point 'Just a regular person'. Plus...has Clay given the impression that there has been NO assistance to the children on Somalia? That is just not true. I'm grateful for all that UNICEF is working to accomplish but the Clay Aiken connection always seems mixed with an element of self promotion for the American Idol star.

Well this Claymate donated and has become a regular UNICEF supporter.

I'm so excited about this! I'm also looking forward to hearing from Clay about this important issue. My credit card is in hand, just waiting! This is so exciting, and I am so proud of Clay! He is the best possible representative UNICEF could ever hope to have.

Anxiously waiting for a new Clay blog!

Thank you Clay for going to the neediest, most dangerous places. Thank you that you never talk about yourself in connection to the trips, it's all about the children. Keep up the good work at unicef.

thanks for the information and thank you ambasador clay aiken for helping kids and unicef please keep up the amazing work you are the best represenative for unicef i cant wait to see your blog

Before I became a fan of Clay Aiken, I knew little about UNICEF, except that we used to collect money at Halloween. Thanks to Clay, my eyes have been opened to what a wonderful organization this is and I have become a regular donor. I applaud the work that everyone involved with UNICEF does, and I beg to differ to those who feel Clay's involvement is self-promotional. If you knew anything at all about Clay Aiken, you would realize that the love he has for the children is genuine, and always at the top of his list of priorities. He is a wonderful man, just as this is a wonderful organization. The partnership is a good one.