UNICEF

UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, was created after World War II to provide emergency aid to children in Europe and Asia. Today, UNICEF works in more than 150 countries and territories—supported entirely with voluntary contributions.

Across the globe, wherever vulnerable children are struggling to survive, UNICEF is there with medicine, vaccines, clean water, and nutrition. Whatever vital help struggling children need, UNICEF will supply. Over the years, UNICEF has saved more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF’s mission through education, advocacy, and fundraising in the United States.

How does CKI help? At the 2005 Circle K International Convention in Greensboro, North Carolina, the International Board of Trustees passed a resolution supporting UNICEF. And at the 2007 International Convention in Portland, Oregon, CKI announced the Saving Lives: The Six Cents Initiative, to supply clean water and sanitation to children worldwide.

The Eliminate Project

CKI’s most recent collaboration with UNICEF is The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus. The Kiwanis family, in partnership with UNICEF, is working to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the face of the Earth. How? By raising US$110 million by 2015.

Want to get involved? Check out www.TheEliminateProject.org. Find out how you and your club can help save or protect millions of women and babies. Learn how to take part in fundraising and advocacy efforts. Keep up with the elimination of MNT and get inspiration from others.

One easy way to raise money for The Eliminate Project is to host a Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF fundraising event. All proceeds from Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF raised by Kiwanis-family members will benefit The Eliminate Project.”

What is Saving Lives: The Six Cents Initiative?

Initiative to provide clean water to those in need
Currently 1.1 billion people lack access to clean water
Greatest impact is on health – an estimated 4,500 children die each day due to waterborne illnesses

How is UNICEF going to help?

UNICEF’s intent is to create sustainable access to clean water for communities
Doing so takes time
Interim, UNICEF has created ORS (oral rehydration salt) packets to save children’s lives
Cost of each ORS packet that could save a child’s life = only 6 cents (US$0.06)

What can I do to help out?

Fundraise
Raise Awareness
Conserve Water

What are some projects for UNCEF / The Six Cents Initiative?

Give Out FREE Hot Chocolate or Lemonade
Recruit Restaurants
Print Business Cards (could hand out free water to go with it)
Chalk your Campus for World Water Day and other events!

Skills

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November 15, 2014