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January 27, 2012
UNICEF Report: Children in more than 25 countries caught in emergencies
In the Humanitarian Action for Children report UNICEF has appealed for $1.28 billion to fund its 2012 humanitarian operations in more than 25 countries globally. While the crisis in the Horn of Africa accounts for nearly one-third of the total amount, the list of countries includes many long-standing or "silent" emergencies. The report also highlights the importance of unrestricted donations to be able to deliver lifesaving assistance during silent emergencies, prepare for natural disasters, and prevent humanitarian catastrophes from unfolding.
January 26, 2012
India achieves major milestone in eradicating polio
Once recognized as the epicenter of the polio epidemic, India is on the verge of creating history by stopping the transmission of polio. The UNICEF-supported campaign to stop polio has administered close to 900 million doses of the oral polio vaccine in 2011 alone and has not reported any cases of polio in the last 12 months. The World Health Organization is poised to take India off the list of countries where polio remains endemic. India’s progress proves that it is possible to break the barriers to eradication.
January 26, 2012
IKEA Soft Toys For Education Campaign raises $16.2 million for UNICEF and Save the Children
[PARTNER RELEASE] The 2011 IKEA Soft Toys for Education campaign will donate $16.2 million to UNICEF and Save the Children to help realize every child’s right to a quality education. Since 2003, the annual campaign that runs November 1 - December 24 has generated $61.75 million in donations to help over eight million children have a quality education in almost 40 countries. With 12.4 million soft toys sold in 320 global IKEA stores in support, this year's donation will result in the implementation of 18 educational projects in 16 countries.
