The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is a nonprofit organization aiming to help and protect disadvantaged children and teenagers worldwide. It has been helping children since 1946, in the aftermath of World War 2.
The UNICEF logo.
“UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.” The website says about their cause. They thrive to make sure children have an education, equal opportunities no matter race, gender, or their situation and are safe during and after emergencies.
Currently, there is a group of workers in the Gaza Strip, fighting to keep an estimated 1.7 million misplaced civilians, half of which are children, alive and safe. Malnutrition is a major cause of death, as food is not easy to come by.
UNICEF is doing what they can with donations (which can be given through their website) and volunteers. There are many clubs at different schools, used to educate others about UNICEF’s cause and problems in our current world.
This year, UNICEF has found its way to DeLand High. Weston Millett, the president, and Stacy Rizzo, the sponsor, have teamed up to bring the club to life at our school. “I wanted to educate my peers at school and find other students who were passionate about helping and teaching others about modern-day issues.” Millett says about bringing to club to our school.
On April 10, the club made their way to Woodward Elementary to educate the students about water safety and caring for their environment.
"I believe it is very important for our future generations to take care of their environment so we can continue to thrive and get resources from the earth,” Millett says.
Students like Millett are helping children one step at a time by giving many children opportunities they would not normally have. By teaching others about issues that are less talked about and bringing light to them, Millett has built a club focused on helping others, which is just what he has done.
Meetings for this club are in room 11-200 on Thursday’s after school. “Anyone and everyone are welcome. No one will ever be turned away, and it’s never too late to join!” Millett adds about joining UNICEF.
UNICEF is a great club and organization, and people like Millett and other school leaders are helping support a great cause.
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