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Field Diary from Domiz Refugee Camp

UNICEF USA — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:37:09 +0000

The Domiz refugee camp in northern Iraq hosts almost 40,000 refugees from Syria. Domiz is a dense camp full of tents and people everywhere. I visit the camp every day to familiarize myself with the many UNICEF-supported activities. This week, while visiting the child-friendly space, I met the wonderful volunteers and staff who are organizing recreational and social activities for children.

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Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Supports Safe Water in Ghana

Madeleine Logan, UNICEF — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:30:51 +0000

When the people of Atosale, Ghana were told that a second borehole would be built in their community, they screamed and clapped, smiled and bounced their children up and down on their laps. I recently witnessed this joy when I accompanied a delegation from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to Ghana, where they met with UNICEF staff and saw firsthand the impact that the Foundation’s support for UNICEF’s water programming has had on children’s lives.

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A Minute on Syria: Children Need Our Help

UNICEF USA — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:42:39 +0000

Many of us think that the crisis in Syria is a political one. But it is not — it is a children's crisis, and it is among the biggest in the world. Over 3.8 million children are affected by the violence in Syria, and over 700,000 children are refugees. While UNICEF and its partners are doing everything they can to help affected children and families, UNICEF’s efforts are severely underfunded. If funding is not received in the next weeks, millions of children will suffer. We are urgently calling on the entire donor community to support UNICEF’s emergency relief efforts in and around Syria.

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This Mother’s Day, Give an Inspired Gift

Annette Apitz, UNICEF USA — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:24:29 +0000

This Sunday is Mother’s Day. But sadly, for many women around the world, the joy of motherhood is engulfed by tragedy. Maternal mortality is a major preventable cause of death, and UNICEF and partners are using simple, low-cost interventions to save pregnant women’s lives. One of the most effective tools is a birthing kit. This Mother’s Day, you can honor a mother by giving an Inspired Gift of a Safe Birthing Kit, which helps safely deliver 50 babies. And through Sunday, every purchase you make of an Inspired Gift online will be matched dollar for dollar.

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Making Change for Good in Brazil

UNICEF USA — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:13:54 +0000

As an educator, a proud uncle of six nieces and nephews, and as a JFK-based International Purser-Champion for Children, I was honored to represent the 2,700 registered volunteers at American Airlines during my first UNICEF field visit. For years, I have been collecting donations from American Airlines customers through Change for Good, a global UNICEF program that converts travelers’ contributions of foreign currency into lifesaving services for the world’s children.

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Join Us for a Google Hangout from Lebanon

UNICEF USA — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:21:41 +0000

The conflict in Syria has affected 2 million children. More than half a million have fled to neighboring countries, leaving behind family, friends and schooling. With over 375,000 Syrian refugees, Lebanon has the highest number of refugees in the region. The country is experiencing a huge strain on its resources, and it, too, urgently needs assistance to deal with an influx of hundreds of thousands of new residents. To learn more about the situation and get a report from the ground in Lebanon, watch the Google Hangout we had on May 7 with Luciano Calestini, UNICEF’s head of emergency response in Lebanon.

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Lenny Kravitz: Help Vaccinate Every Child

Lenny Kravtiz, UNICEF Supporter — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:48:00 +0000

Thirty years ago, only one out of five children were immunized against killer diseases like measles and polio. Throughout the developing world, millions of children were dying of illnesses that had all but disappeared in the world’s wealthier countries. Since then, a near miracle has taken place. Now, four out of five children are protected by vaccines. Polio is on the verge of elimination. Measles and tetanus deaths have been reduced dramatically. This miracle did not happen by itself.

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Artists for Clean Water

UNICEF USA — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:01:25 +0000

As a Global Citizenship Fellow, I am always looking for ways to connect the community with UNICEF. I’ve also learned that there’s nothing quite like art to get people's attention. And since San Francisco is surrounded by water—and full of artists—I decided to hold a city-wide call for submissions for a water-inspired art show.

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Tyson Chandler’s Big Assist

UNICEF USA — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:01:45 +0000

If you are a regular reader of this blog, by now you know that NBA All-Star Tyson Chandler of the New York Knicks is a huge UNICEF supporter. We’ve worked closely with Tyson and the NBA this year on a number of initiatives that support UNICEF’s mission of creating a world where ZERO children are [...]

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A Minute on Syria: A Region in Need

UNICEF USA — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:55:22 +0000

Many of us think that the crisis in Syria is a political one. But it is not — it is a children's crisis, and it is among the biggest in the world. Over 2 million children are affected by the violence in Syria, and over half a million children are refugees. While UNICEF and its partners are doing everything they can to help affected children and families, UNICEF’s efforts are severely underfunded. If funding is not received in the next weeks, millions of children will suffer. We are urgently calling on the entire donor community to support UNICEF’s emergency relief efforts in and around Syria.

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