March 29, 2010
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF Honors the Boston Celtics with its Children’s Champion Award
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF honored the world championship NBA team, the Boston Celtics, with its Children’s Champion Award. The Celtics were recognized for their off-court efforts to raise money for children in Haiti who were affected by the January 12 earthquake. Celebrations included a fundraiser co-chaired by Tiffany Ortiz and Brandi Garnett that raised more than $740,000 for UNICEF’s work in Haiti.
March 18, 2010
UNICEF welcomes announcement of next Executive Director
UNICEF welcomed the UN Secretary-General’s announcement that Anthony Lake will take over as Executive Director of UNICEF after Ann M. Veneman’s term ends on April 30. "Mr. Lake's abilities and extensive experience, including on the Board of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, well-equip him to lead the global agenda for children," said Veneman.
March 11, 2010
2010 UNICEF Tap Project launches to help provide safe water to children worldwide
Now in its fourth year, the UNICEF Tap Project, a grassroots initiative from the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, returns to cities nationwide during World Water Week 2010 (March 21-27). The UNICEF Tap Project invites individuals to donate $1 or more for tap water at participating restaurants or online at tapproject.org to provide clean water to children around the world.
March 11, 2010
UNICEF and the Boston Celtics team up for "A Night for Haiti;" Boston Celtics to receive UNICEF honor
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF will honor the Boston Celtics with its Children’s Champion Award at A Night for Haiti on March 25 at the House of Blues. The event, co-chaired by Tiffany Ortiz and Brandi Garnett, will feature a reception, a special performance by Boyz II Men, a live auction with special guest auctioneer Boston Celtics Forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis, and an award presentation to the Boston Celtics.
March 3, 2010
IKEA raises over $35 million dollars from soft toy campaign. Since 2003, the program has impacted lives of 8 million children in developing countries worldwide
No one can dispute. Every child should be given the opportunity to have a good education. It’s their future. Our future. It’s a child’s right. Yet everyday, millions of children around the world don’t have access to a quality education. It could be lack of materials, quality trained teachers, disabilities; the reasons are long and complex.
