January 27, 2012
UNICEF Report: Children in more than 25 countries caught in emergencies
In the Humanitarian Action for Children report UNICEF has appealed for $1.28 billion to fund its 2012 humanitarian operations in more than 25 countries globally. While the crisis in the Horn of Africa accounts for nearly one-third of the total amount, the list of countries includes many long-standing or "silent" emergencies. The report also highlights the importance of unrestricted donations to be able to deliver lifesaving assistance during silent emergencies, prepare for natural disasters, and prevent humanitarian catastrophes from unfolding.
January 26, 2012
IKEA Soft Toys For Education Campaign raises $16.2 million for UNICEF and Save the Children
[PARTNER RELEASE] The 2011 IKEA Soft Toys for Education campaign will donate $16.2 million to UNICEF and Save the Children to help realize every child’s right to a quality education. Since 2003, the annual campaign that runs November 1 - December 24 has generated $61.75 million in donations to help over eight million children have a quality education in almost 40 countries. With 12.4 million soft toys sold in 320 global IKEA stores in support, this year's donation will result in the implementation of 18 educational projects in 16 countries.
January 12, 2012
India records one year without polio
India was once recognized as the world’s epicenter of polio. If all pending laboratory investigations return negative, in the coming weeks India will officially be deemed to have stopped indigenous transmission of wild poliovirus. The number of polio-endemic countries, those which have never stopped indigenous wild poliovirus transmission, will then be reduced to a historical low of three: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria.
January 9, 2012
Two years after Haiti earthquake - victories for children but challenges remain
UNICEF has helped more than 750,000 children return to school. Some 80,000 of them are now attending classes in 193 safe, earthquake-resistant schools constructed by the organization, and more than 120,000 children enjoy structured play in 520 child-friendly spaces. More than 15,000 malnourished children have received life-saving care in 314 therapeutic feeding programs supported by UNICEF.
December 27, 2011
Gucci commits USD 1.15 million donation to UNICEF
For the 2011 holiday season in a further commitment to UNICEF, Gucci is pleased to announce a USD 1.15 million donation to UNICEF's "Schools for Africa" initiative in the name of its children’s collection.
