UNICEF

UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly in December of 1946. Its goal was to provide emergency food and healthcare to countries affected majorly by the world wars. Its name means United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund, but was shortend to UNICEF shortly after being created. Governments contribute most of the money that UNICEF has to assist people in need, but they also accept donations from regular people and events, such as, "Trick or Treat for UNICEF", when children go around accepting donations for UNICEF during halloween. UNICEF is composed of multiple staff in over 190 countries and territoires around the world. The main office building for UNICEF is located in New York City, in the United States. UNICEF focuses most on child survival and development, education, and gender equality, HIV/AIDS and children affected, and child protection. UNICEF depends on its volunteers to help with work and to make contributions.

How you can help:

-Donate

-Purchase UNICEF cards

-Purchase UNICEF gifts

-Volunteer your time

If you would like more information, you can go to the UNICEF website at http://www.unicef.org/index2.php