UNICEF in the USA
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| Laurence Fishburne -- actor, playwright, director, producer, and U.S. Fund for UNICEF National Ambassador -- joins Liberian schoolchildren during a visit to UNICEF operations in West Africa. |
Guided by a commitment to build a world fit for children, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF -- in partnership with individuals, non-governmental organizations, foundations and corporations -- works to advocate for the world’s children, increase awareness among the U.S. public of children’s needs and raise funds in support of UNICEF’s work.
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF was established in 1947 and is the oldest of the 37 national committees that support UNICEF. Since its creation, it has provided more than $1.3 billion in cash and gifts-in-kind to support UNICEF’s worldwide programmes, with special emphasis on immunization, girls’ education, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and emergency relief.
The Fund is based in New York and has chapter offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles, as well as smaller volunteer committees across the country. Staff and supporters are involved in a wide variety of efforts – from the Campaign to Save Mothers and Babies from Tetanus and the sale of UNICEF greeting cards and gifts, to efforts to secure an annual contribution from the U.S. Government to UNICEF.
The annual trademark “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF” campaign is of special interest to children, parents and educators and provides an opportunity for children in the U.S. to raise funds to help children around the world while learning about the challenges they face. For many youngsters, “Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF” is their first volunteer experience.
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF has an active troupe of National (Goodwill) Ambassadors and Special Representatives -- including Katie Couric, Laurence Fishburne, Edward James Olmos and Sarah Jessica Parker – who play an important role across the United States and around the world. These spokespersons reach out to fans and supporters to raise awareness about UNICEF's lifesaving mission and help keep children's issues under the public spotlight.
Humanitarian Relief for Children
Doing whatever it takes to save a child
Working in over 150 countries, UNICEF provides children with health care,clean water, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF's humanitarian relief work through fundraising, advocacy, and education in the United States.
Despite extraordinary progress, 22,000 children still die each day from preventable causes. Our mission is to do whatever it takes to make that number zero by giving children the essentials for a safe and healthy childhood.
Join UNICEF's fight for child survival
There are many ways to join UNICEF and save kids' lives—here are a few to consider:
- Sign up for email updates to stay on top of the issues affecting the world's children.
- Tell your legislators that you want them to address children's needs.
- Volunteer to take action on behalf of the world's children through education, advocacy and fundraising initiatives.
- Join the Monthly Pledge Program to help us deliver services and minimize expenses.
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF seeks talented individuals from all backgrounds to join our fight for child survival.
U.S. Fund for UNICEF staff
Our staff are a diverse group of highly capable and committed individuals who bring a wide range of professional experiences, both nonprofit and for-profit, to bear on our mission. We are an equal opportunity organization and our core values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork and Service—guide us in how we carry out this mission each day.
To search current staff openings, click here.
Internships at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF
A limited number of unpaid internship opportunities are available in our New York City National Headquarters for current university students. Interns support the U.S. Fund in a variety of areas including fundraising, marketing, and communications as well as general research and administration. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF does not have overseas internships nor does it provide financial support for interns. All successful applicants are expected to make their own arrangements for travel, lodging and living expenses during the internship period.
The U.S. Fund recruits interns on an as needed basis; however the majority of opportunities generally coincide with the Fall, Spring and Summer semester university calendar.
To search current internship openings, click here.
Volunteering for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF
Volunteers for U.S. Fund for UNICEF educate, advocate and fundraise for UNICEF in the United States. Click here for more information or to register online.
UNICEF does not deploy volunteers to the field but participates in the United Nations Volunteer Program. For more information, visit unv.org.
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