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Mark your calendars for December 11, because it's UNICEF Day for Change! This special day was first celebrated in 2013 to raise awareness and funds for children in need around the world. It's a great opportunity to come together as a global community and make a positive impact on the lives of children who are facing challenges such as poverty, disease, and lack of education. You can participate in various activities and events organized by UNICEF or even create your own fundraiser to support their cause. Let's spread some love and change on this meaningful day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1946</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of UNICEF</div><div class='timeline-text'>UNICEF was founded with the goal to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries ravaged by World War II.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1953</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UNICEF Becomes a Permanent Organization</div><div class='timeline-text'>Originally intended as a temporary agency, the United Nations General Assembly voted unanimously to make UNICEF a permanent part of the UN system.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1965</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UNICEF Awarded Nobel Peace Prize</div><div class='timeline-text'>UNICEF received the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts promoting brotherhood and work on child emergencies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Adoption of Convention on Child's Rights</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, a landmark treaty championed by UNICEF to protect children's rights.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Celebration of UNICEF Day for Change</div><div class='timeline-text'>UNICEF Day for Change was first celebrated to raise awareness and funds for children in need around the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Ongoing Impact of the Day for Change</div><div class='timeline-text'>Through various activities and events, the Day for Change continues to support UNICEF's mission of protecting and improving the lives of children worldwide.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a fundraising event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and host a fundraising event to raise money for UNICEF. You can have a bake sale, a garage sale, or even organize a charity concert.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your social media platforms to spread awareness about UNICEF and their mission. Share informative posts and encourage your friends and followers to donate to the cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a school or workplace fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get your classmates or colleagues involved in raising money for UNICEF by organizing a fundraiser at your school or workplace. This can be a fun and effective way to support the cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a local UNICEF event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check with your local UNICEF chapter to see if they have any upcoming events that you can volunteer at. This is a great way to contribute to the cause and meet like-minded individuals.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate others about the importance of UNICEF's work</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to educate others about the work that UNICEF does and why it is important. This can be through a presentation, a blog post, or even just having conversations with friends and family.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings awareness to important global issues</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>UNICEF Day for Change highlights the urgent need for programs and interventions that support children's rights and improve their lives. This day helps shed light on pressing issues like poverty, child labor, and lack of access to education and healthcare that many children around the world face every day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages people to make a difference</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the main goals of UNICEF Day for Change is to inspire individuals to take action in their own communities as well as globally. Through fundraising events and activities, people are encouraged to donate or volunteer their time and resources to make a positive impact on the lives of children in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises funds for vital programs</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On UNICEF Day for Change, people can contribute financially to help support UNICEF's work in protecting the rights of children worldwide. These donations go towards providing essential services like access to clean water, nutrition programs, and education initiatives - all of which help improve the lives of children and their families.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>UNICEF has presence in 190 countries and territories</h3><p class='facts-content'>Marking its immense global reach, UNICEF operates in 190 countries and territories with an aim to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The iconic UNICEF blue tin collection boxes originated in 1950s</h3><p class='facts-content'>The recognizable blue tin collection boxes for donations made their debut in the mid-1950s. These boxes have become a symbol for child advocacy and a key instrument in funding UNICEF's programs worldwide.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>UNICEF actively works in the field of Education in Emergencies (EiE)</h3><p class='facts-content'>Approximately one in four of the world’s school-aged children live in countries affected by crisis. UNICEF works in these contexts to secure every child’s right to learn, from providing temporary learning spaces in immediate aftermath of a crisis, to rebuilding and restaffing schools over the longer term.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>UNICEF has played a key role in almost eradicating polio</h3><p class='facts-content'>UNICEF is a key player in the effort to eradicate polio, an infectious disease that can cause paralysis and death. Thanks to international efforts, including those of UNICEF, the worldwide incidence of polio has decreased by over 99%.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>UNICEF has active celebrity ambassadors</h3><p class='facts-content'>To reach a broader audience, various celebrities from around the world have become UNICEF ambassadors, including famous personalities like David Beckham, Serena Williams, and Shakira. They use their influence to raise awareness, advocate for children's rights, and assist in fundraising.</p></div></div>
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