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UNICEF brings the world into the classroom

Leslie Goldman, UNICEF USA — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:32:11 +0000

In December, I had one of most rewarding experiences of my tenure at the U.S. Fund when a friend invited me to speak to her daughter Riley’s third grade class at Pine Bush Elementary School in Guilderland, NY. Riley’s teacher, Ms. Germano, and her fellow third grade teachers have been raising funds for Trick or Treat for UNICEF for the past 8 years. This year the classes raised $1,700 to support UNICEF’s work.

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World Teachers’ Day 2011

UNICEF USA — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:39:37 +0000

Daniel Sadowsky is on the education team at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Where would you be today without your teachers? Chances are you'd have great difficulty reading a news story, budgeting your family resources, or understanding another's point of view. For their essential contributions to the advancement of humanity, members of the UN family recognize teachers each year on October 5, or World Teachers' Day.

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UNICEF Connecting Classrooms has come to NYC

UNICEF USA — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:48:49 +0000

Last month, TeachUNICEF and UNICEF kicked off a pilot program named Connecting Classrooms in two NYC high schools, the High School for Global Citizenship (in collaboration with Global Kids) Brooklyn, and Harry S Truman High School in the Bronx.

Connecting Classrooms is an educational program which links classrooms around the world. It enables students in developing and industrialized countries to collaborate around topics of shared concern such as health and climate change.

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Monday Photo: UNICEF tent schools

Jenner Pascua, UNICEF USA — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:27:14 +0000

It's been almost two months since the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Although it seems like there's less urgency with the news coverage on the quake, there are long-term effects of the disaster. This past weekend, the New York Times published an article commenting on how the earthquake left not only the city in ruins, but the education system as well.

>Read the full article on nytimes.com

Hundreds of teachers, and thousands of students lost their lives in the quake. Many schools and colleges have been destroyed, or are considered too dangerous to resume classes. With less schools and less facilities to properly train more teachers, the education of Haiti's children is in "limbo".

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Children discuss the needs of children

David Donaldson, UNICEF USA — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:06:50 +0000

What does a child need to be safe, healthy, and to develop to his or her full potential?

This is not an easy question to answer, but who better to ask than children?

Dr. Sara Young (an instructor from UMass) and I spoke last week with elementary students from the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Public Charter School in Hadley, MA. We introduced them to UNICEF, its work with children around the world, and how they can take action through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF and other opportunities.

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A Walk for Water

David Donaldson, UNICEF USA — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:21:05 +0000

On June 10th the TeachUNICEF team and other community members spoke to over 500 New York City youth about the importance of clean water. We reflected on our own water usage and some of the challenges people around the world face when trying to access clean water. Led by a marching band, we then joined the youth in walking across the Brooklyn Bridge to simulate the distance many people around the world walk to access clean water. Youth carried signs and chanted, educating New Yorkers as they passed. It was moving to see so many people unite for such an important cause.

New York city youth walking across the Brooklyn Bridge to simulate the distance many people around the world walk to access clean water.

TeachUNICEF and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF are committed to global water and sanitation issues. To learn more about these issues and download free classroom resources click here.

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Discussing global issues with U.S. youth

David Donaldson, UNICEF USA — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:48:49 +0000

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Some thoughts about getting involved

Jen Banbury, UNICEF USA — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:48:37 +0000

Today I'm responding to some of the comments I received on my original child survival post (with thanks to all of you who commented). A number of commenters want to get involved and help. We always love to hear that. A few, like Shahidha, worry they don't have a lot to give financially. The truth is, there are many ways to help besides money. We'd be lost without our volunteers.

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