unicef
UNICEF
Global authority to influence decision makers
Why does UNICEF have the authority?
Saved more lives than any other humanitarian organization
Inception: 50 years ago, and advocates children privileges and right
Supported entirely by volunteer donations
Part of UN – active in 190 countries
Unparalleled and support and outreach compared to any other organizations
Vision statement, mission and their values
Children’s Rights
Unfortunately, millions of kids die every year to preventable illnesses
Underlying principle that survival is very costly; they produced a minimally invasive program that reaches a wide target audience (micronutrients and safe hygiene)
Their aid reaches half the world’s children
Global provider of bed nets and vaccines
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UNICEF-supported Child Health Days Initiative
This lifeline cures against preventable diseases (partnered with WHO)
Initiative brings primary health care to undeserved areas, and prevents against a number of diseases.
Additionally, the vaccination prevents against : polio, whooping cough, diphtheria
Initiative targets more than 1.6 million children under five and 1.8 million women of child-bearing age across Somalia
Reliable Water Supply
Saves lives, reduces illnesses and bolsters national economies
In past, young children (Sinai – 12 years) had to trek miles in order to ensure a safe and reliable water supply
Task puts a strain on children, elderly can be susceptible to health risks and reduces the productivity of the whole village
Money provided by Japan national committee and AEON allowed UNICEF to build a safe and sustainable water reservoir high up in the mountains
The villagers have ownership of the water supply, and brings empowerment because they are responsible for construction (UNICEF provides materials of concrete and polyethylene rigging)
This creates a new sense of community, empowerment, longevity and self sufficiency
Most importantly, kids are no longer monopolized by the
Global authority to influence decision makers
Why does UNICEF have the authority?
Saved more lives than any other humanitarian organization
Inception: 50 years ago, and advocates children privileges and right
Supported entirely by volunteer donations
Part of UN – active in 190 countries
Unparalleled and support and outreach compared to any other organizations
Vision statement, mission and their values
Children’s Rights
Unfortunately, millions of kids die every year to preventable illnesses
Underlying principle that survival is very costly; they produced a minimally invasive program that reaches a wide target audience (micronutrients and safe hygiene)
Their aid reaches half the world’s children
Global provider of bed nets and vaccines
Reach
UNICEF-supported Child Health Days Initiative
This lifeline cures against preventable diseases (partnered with WHO)
Initiative brings primary health care to undeserved areas, and prevents against a number of diseases.
Additionally, the vaccination prevents against : polio, whooping cough, diphtheria
Initiative targets more than 1.6 million children under five and 1.8 million women of child-bearing age across Somalia
Reliable Water Supply
Saves lives, reduces illnesses and bolsters national economies
In past, young children (Sinai – 12 years) had to trek miles in order to ensure a safe and reliable water supply
Task puts a strain on children, elderly can be susceptible to health risks and reduces the productivity of the whole village
Money provided by Japan national committee and AEON allowed UNICEF to build a safe and sustainable water reservoir high up in the mountains
The villagers have ownership of the water supply, and brings empowerment because they are responsible for construction (UNICEF provides materials of concrete and polyethylene rigging)
This creates a new sense of community, empowerment, longevity and self sufficiency
Most importantly, kids are no longer monopolized by the