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A Minute on Syria: Unparalleled Emergency

UNICEF USA — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:09:25 +0000

Many of us think that the crisis in Syria is a political one. But it is not — it is a humanitarian 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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Selena Gomez goes behind the scenes at the UNICEF Emergency Response Office

Annette Apitz, UNICEF USA — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:22:04 +0000

We have been working especially hard to raise awareness of the catastrophic crisis unfolding right now in the Sahel region in Africa. It’s hard to fathom, but a million children could die if they are not given the urgent help they need. The response from our supporters has been terrific, and we’re especially fortunate to have UNICEF Ambassador Selena Gomez on our team. The talented actress, recording artist and designer has once again lent her support to UNICEF and spread the word about this crisis. Recently, Selena visited OPSCEN—UNICEF’s Office of Emergency Operations Center—in New York, where she toured UNICEF’s behind-the-scenes operations, and recorded a PSA, urging people to donate to UNICEF’s emergency relief efforts in the Sahel.

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One (Perfect) Day on Earth: tell the world’s story

Elizabeth Kiem, UNICEF USA — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:17:33 +0000

When UNICEF USA agreed to take part in One Day on Earth - the 24 hour event taking place worldwide on 11/11/11 - it seemed like a great opportunity to advocate for children to be front and center in this moving picture of the earth in one day. But then, as I began to review the videos and images sent in for last year's event on 10/10/10, I realized that children are by nature front and center on the earth on any given day.

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Introducing Haiti 365

UNICEF USA — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:16:32 +0000

One year after the earthquake in Haiti, UNICEF USA is launching a unique project that aims at ensuring the children of Haiti are at the forefront of rebuilding efforts. Through the social media enabled micro-site , UNICEF USA gives compassionate people a chance to take tangible action and send heartfelt messages to the children of Haiti year round.

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Hip-hop to move Haiti forward

Elizabeth Kiem, UNICEF USA — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:05:03 +0000

Meet "Coeur Ã Coeur," a boy band that calls a UNICEF-supported residential center in Port-au-Prince home. The center provides the boys with housing, hot food, an education and vocational training. The staff is also working to reunify the boys with their families.

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Thursday video: UNICEF 2010

Elizabeth Kiem, UNICEF USA — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:14:53 +0000

It was a hard year, 2010. But UNICEF responded, and UNICEF defined what "responding" means

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Thursday video: “Dear Dad”

Elizabeth Kiem, UNICEF USA — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:56:56 +0000

From a pool of over 300 contestants, 3 young filmmakers were awarded prizes this week from UNICEF and the One Minutes Juniors foundation.

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Thursday video: Puerto Rico’s budding filmmakers

UNICEF USA — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:27:52 +0000

Halloween is over, but the great work done in the name of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF lives on! The TASIS Dorado school in Dorado, Puerto Rico held a video contest to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the campaign and we're pleased to show you the winning entry:

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Thursday video: Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF 2010!!

Vijita Kumar, UNICEF USA — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:49:02 +0000

Roll out the "orange" carpet--Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF 2010 is here!! This year Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF celebrates 60 years of kids helping provide nutrition, water, medicines and an education to other kids in 150 countries worldwide. WOW--that is AMAZING!! 60 years, nearly $160 million dollars raised to date... all helping millions of children around the world. This week's video takes you on a journey around the world. Visit places where UNICEF is working, and learn more about the lives of the kids that Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF supporters just like you help. Order your iconic orange collection box, download fun posters or resources, or host a Halloween Party or create your personal web page. Visit our brand new website often to get the details. The words of one very young and very passionate supporter in the video say it all--"Helping other people makes me glad. Because you can't just tell yourself that if I don't help these people someone else will. Because you don't really know that." Every child in the world deserves a childhood and kids can work with UNICEF to see that every child gets one. So what are you waiting for--get your orange collection box today!

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Thursday Video: College students for child survival

Kristi Burnham, UNICEF USA — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:39:03 +0000

Want to help with the relief efforts in Pakistan or any of the other 150 countries where UNICEF works? Join or start a UNICEF Campus Initiative Club on your college or university campus.

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