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UNICEF UK‘s latest child initiative, Put it Right, is being launched alongside this hard hitting video. Accompanied by the haunting Radiohead track ‘Videotape’, taken from 2007 album ‘In Rainbows’, this emotional sequence of footage shows some of the hardships that children all over the world are facing on a day to day basis.

UNICEF is working in more than 190 countries across the globe to help protect the rights of children who are living on the streets and begging for survival. Children deserve to have the same rights across the globe, and thanks to UNICEF’s tireless work offering them long term support and life saving help, a change can be made…

but they need your support to make a lasting difference.

Help Support UNICEF UK with a Charity Gift

You can help raise funds with UNICEF Inspired Gifts. Presents start at just £8, and for a little as £16 you could buy a virtual charity gift like five footballs for children in refugee camps. There are so many to choose from, and these thoughtful gifts would make an ideal present for a loved one…

it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

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UNICEF UK think it’s time to tell Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to prioritise the world’s poorest children at the latest U.N. meeting in September 2010. With only 5 years to achieve the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that were set by the U.N. 10 years ago, if real action is not taken soon it could have a catastrophic effect on billions of people across the globe.

UNICEF UK has devised an interesting and innovative animation, where you can hear David Cameron and Nick Clegg talking about children’s rights ahead of the meeting. Simply click on the link below to ‘Spin the Unfair Wheel’

> > Click here to Spin the Unfair Wheel

With millions of children across the globe still not having access to safe water and proper sanitation now is the time for the U.N to act. With up to 1.5  million children dying from diarrhoea related diseases every year, our British representatives must stand up for what they believe in and make sure the eight Millennium Development Goals are properly implemented before it’s too late.

Click on the link below to sign UNICEF petition to ask the UK government to ensure a fairer future for the world’s children.

> > Click here to sign the petition

Help Support UNICEF UK with a Charity Gift

You can help raise funds with UNICEF Inspired Gifts. Presents start at just £8, and for a little as £16 you could buy a virtual charity gift like five footballs for children in refugee camps. There are so many to choose from, and these thoughtful gifts would make an ideal present for a loved one…

it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

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UNICEF UK are looking for support as they work tirelessly to provide food and shelter to the people of Kyrgyzstan, where 300,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to violence. Refugees are quickly running out of supplies, with another 90,000 women and children now separated from their families in Uzbekistan. Some 40,000 people are currently living without shelter, and UNICEF are responding as quickly as possible to avert any further catastrophe.

UNICEF has dispatched 40 tonnes of emergency water, sanitation and hygiene supplies from its global supply, with a further shipment of the same size due to arrive shortly. Though the level violence has decreased in the last month, tensions still run high in the area with uncertainty hanging in the air. The U.N. has responded to the crisis in Kyrgyzstan and has provided £48 million, of which £6.6 million has come from the UNICEF children’s charity. This money will be used to try and help those who are now without not only their homes, but for many, also their families.

You can support UNICEF’s emergency relief operations around the world and help them respond quickly to children in distress by donating to their Children’s Emergency Fund.

> > Click here to donate to the Children’s Emergency Fund

Help Support UNICEF UK with a Charity Gift

You can help raise funds with UNICEF Inspired Gifts. Presents start at just £8, and for a little as £16 you could buy a virtual charity gift like five footballs for children in refugee camps. There are so many to choose from, and these thoughtful gifts would make an ideal present for a loved one…

it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

> > click here to purchase a UNICEF UK Inspired Gift

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UNICEF UK and Robbie Williams celebrated an amazing night at Old Trafford as their Soccer Aid benefit game kicked off in front of 70,000 spectators, and millions more watching from home (including me!). This year’s match was jam packed with famous faces from showbiz and soccer, with both teams taking the whole thing pretty seriously.

Obviously with many ex professionals on show, the competitive spirit was bound to be there. But it was the celebrities who seemed the most pumped for the game, with robust challenges flying in from Gordon Ramsey and Mr. Williams himself. With the likes of Zinadine Zidane, Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham playing, there was always going to be a bit of class on show, but the celebrities held their own with great performances from Jonathan Wilkes, Ralf Little and Olly Murs, who showed he also has a bit of nifty footwork away from the stage of X Factor!

After 90 minutes the game was level at 2-2, with the Rest of the World finally winning through thanks to a pea roller of a penalty from Woody Harrelson! A special mention must go out to Jamie Theakston, who performed absolute wonders in the English goal, saving 5 penalties in the shoot out which would be an amazing feat for a professional, let alone a TV presenter!

A great night was had by all on the pitch, those watching at Old Trafford, and of course the millions of us watching at home. Figures have not been correlated yet, but last night’s match should raise up £2.5million for the UNICEF children’s charity. Amazing work I’m sure you’ll agree. A big well done to all of those that took part.

Help Support UNICEF UK with a Charity Gift

You can help raise funds with UNICEF Inspired Gifts. Presents start at just £8, and for a little as £16 you could buy a virtual charity gift like five footballs for children in refugee camps. There are so many to choose from, and these thoughtful gifts would make an ideal present for a loved one…

it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

> > click here to purchase a UNICEF UK Inspired Gift

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UNICEF UK‘s Soccer Aid event will now include two of the biggest footballing legends to ever grace the game. Manchester United superstar and UNICEF Ambassador Ryan Giggs and retired football superstar Zinedine Zidane will now be featuring in this year’s game, and what an event it’s set to be!

Soccer Aid kicks off on Sunday 6th June 2010 at Old Trafford and will be broadcast live on ITV1. All of the profits raised through ticket sales and viewer donations will go towards helping the UNICEF’s continued fight across the globe to help as many children as possible who are living in poverty. The annual event draws some of the world’s biggest stars from both the sporting world and showbiz, and is an amazing day out for spectators and participants alike.

This year will see celebrities such as Ronan Keating and Gordon Ramsay on the Rest of the World team doing battle against the likes of UNICEF childrens charity ambassador and Soccer Aid founder Robbie Williams and Alan Shearer. The game itself is played in a great spirit, though with that many ex pro’s playing there is still definitely a competitive edge! Soccer Aid is a fantastic way to help raise funds for children around the world, and with these two new signings just completed, this year’s event looks to be the UNICEF UK’s biggest one yet.

Help Support UNICEF UK with a Charity Gift

You can help raise funds with UNICEF Inspired Gifts. Presents start at just £8, and for a little as £16 you could buy a virtual charity gift like five footballs for children in refugee camps. There are so many to choose from, and these thoughtful gifts would make an ideal present for a loved one…

it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

> > click here to purchase a UNICEF UK Inspired Gift

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UNICEF UK are setting up a brand new challenge with their ambassador Robbie Williams, to see how long you can ‘Keep It Up’. This is a great time to take part with the Soccer Aid match just around the corner on Sunday 6th June 2010. All you have to do is get sponsored for how many flick ups you can do with a football, and if you raise over £50 your name will be put into a draw to win a VIP experience at the match at Old Trafford.

You’ll get a chance to meet all the superstar players at their training session in London, alongside your special VIP match day hospitality with the childrens charity. All you need to do is get sponsored by your friends and family to try and keep the ball in the air for as long as possible using your legs, knees, chest, shoulders and head (some people I know prefer to use their shin!) and help raise vital funds for some of the world’s poorest children.

Robbie said:

Everyone knows I’m a massive football fan, and now I’m asking everyone to join Keep it Up for Soccer Aid. It’s really simple: do as many sponsored keepy uppys as you can and raise bucket loads of money to help make a real difference to the lives of kids all over the world, including the fantastic young people that I met in Haiti.

So why not take Robbie’s challenge and sign up today for the chance at a once in a lifetime VIP trip to see the game and meet the stars. Even if you can only do one flick up, as long as you raise £50 you’ll still be in with a chance.

> > Click here to enter UNICEF UK’s ‘Keep it Up’ Challenge

Help Support UNICEF UK with a Charity Gift

You can help raise funds with UNICEF Inspired Gifts. Presents start at just £8, and for a little as £16 you could buy a virtual charity gift like five footballs for children in refugee camps. There are so many to choose from, and these thoughtful gifts would make an ideal present for a loved one…

it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

> > click here to purchase a UNICEF UK Inspired Gift

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A major survey of nearly 1000 children in Haiti by Plan UK and the UNICEF charity has found that getting back to school is the number one target for most young people in the earthquake stricken region of Haiti. The Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) joint nationwide consultation has uncovered the truth behind people’s feelings and fears, and will be included in the blueprint for Haiti’s reconstruction plans.

The Haitian government has asked for $11.5 billion dollars to rebuild. Thanks to the PDNA, Plan believes that children and young people in Haiti should be given a voice in how this money is used. Having spoken to approximately 1,000 children across Haiti, the consultation topics ranged from gender, disability, vulnerability, education, access to services and disaster risk reduction.

Children are usually excluded from the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) process, but this time they were encouraged to discuss their hopes and dreams for their future and that of the country itself. With 50% of Haiti’s population under 18, it is extremely important that their views are held in high regard alongside the opinions of Haiti’s adults.

One 16 year old boy said -

I sincerely hope to go back to school because I think one is nothing in life without knowledge. Before January 12, I received no training, no information on natural disasters. So I think that we have to better prepare for potential earthquakes, avoiding uncontrolled construction.

What Haitian young people wanted most in the assessment was to get back to school and continue with their education, alongside better housing, health, water and transport. Other concerns included a lack of preparation for future disasters, and for better services in the provinces.

> > Click here to download the Post Disaster Needs Assessment document

Help Plan by Sponsoring a Child

You can help raise funds for Plan’s ongoing work by sponsoring a child. Currently working in some of the world’s poorest countries, Plan make long term improvements to the lives of children through working in local communities. With each sponsorship comes -

• Welcome pack including information and pictures about your child
• Receive at least one letter, note or drawing from your child
• 2 Editions of World Family Magazine
• The knowledge that you are helping a child to live their life

> > Click here to sponsor a child with Plan

The UNICEF charity sporting event, Soccer Aid, is returning on Sunday 6th June 2010 at the The Theatre of Dreams, Old Trafford. Personally I’d prefer to make the pilgrimage to Manchester to watch Rooney rather than Robbie Williams play football, but that’s just my preference! Two equally star studded squads of footballing legends and celebrities from England and the Rest of the World will once again be competing in aid of UNICEF, with the match being broadcast live on ITV1.

The brainchild of both Robbie Williams and UNICEF, this year’s event will be hosted by X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary, who I’m pretty sure won’t be calling all the competitors ‘hun’ as he seems to do in the hit talent competition! A whole host of footballing greats such as Alan Shearer, Teddy Sheringham and Henrik Larsson have already been confirmed, alongside their celebrity counterparts including Gordon Ramsay, Bradley Walsh and Westlife.

Soccer Aid 2010 will see the teams do battle on Sunday 6th June, in what is always a great day out for all the family. With more high profile names expected to be announced in the coming weeks, these tickets will be like gold dust, so grab one while you can. All money raised through ticket sales and viewer donations will go to help UNICEF’s invaluable work helping children around the world.

> > Click here to order tickets for Soccer Aid 2010

Help Support UNICEF UK with a Charity Gift

You can help raise funds with UNICEF Inspired Gifts. Presents start at just £8, and for a little as £16 you could buy a virtual charity gift like five footballs for children in refugee camps. There are so many to choose from, and these thoughtful gifts would make an ideal present for a loved one…

it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

> > click here to purchase a UNICEF UK Inspired Gift

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The UNICEF UK Shop is now offering free delivery to all customers who spend over £50 at their online boutique. Simply add the voucher code -

9C95

at the online checkout when purchasing over £50 worth of goodies to enjoy free postage and packing (worth £4.95), and that’s not all. For a very limited time you will now receive UNICEF premium eco bag absolutely free with all orders. There’s loads to choose from, including -

• £2 – Unite against Aids Wristband
• £8.95 – UNICEF Pocket Diary
• £14.95 – Happy Children Watch
• £14.94 – Adidas UNICEF Football
• £19.95 – Global Cuddly Bear

Plus many, many more excellent charity gift ideas for all the family. But do hurry, as this great offer is only available until the end of Sunday 14th March 2010.

> > Click here to shop online at the UNICEF UK Gift Shop

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UNICEF UK will hosting its first ever skydive day at Cambridge Airfield on Saturday 8th May 2010. Supporters from across the country will be completing in the ultimate challenge to help raise money for UNICEF tireless work across the globe. By taking part, you will be helping to promote and protect the rights of children in over 190 countries, plus having a lot of fun!

Those that choose to join in the fun will receive -

• Fundraising pack
• Personal online fundraising page
• Free UNICEF t-shirt
• Supported from the UNICEF UK Team
• Encouragement and refreshments
• Special goodie bag

Participants must be 16 and those that are under 18 will need parentalconsent. All participants must also complete a medical form. So why not take the big jump and help raise funds for the UNICEF UK childrens charity, you never know, it could be the biggest thrill of your life!

To take part Contact UNICEF for a skydiving pack at fundraisinghelp@unicef.org.uk or call 0844 801 2414 with your name, postal address, telephone number, and T-shirt size.

Help Support UNICEF UK with a Charity Gift

You can help raise funds with UNICEF Inspired Gifts. Presents start at just £8, and for a little as £16 you could buy a virtual charity gift like five footballs for children in refugee camps. There are so many to choose from, and these thoughtful gifts would make an ideal present for a loved one…

it’s the gift that keeps on giving.

> > click here to purchase a UNICEF UK Inspired Gift

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