General Info

The United States Fund for UNICEF was founded in 1947 to support the work of the United Nations Children's Fund by raising funds for its programs and increasing awareness of the challenges facing the world's children. The oldest of 37 national committees for UNICEF worldwide, the organization is a part of a global effort to save, protect and improve children's lives. It provides families with clean water and sanitation, vaccinations and nourishment. The United States Fund for UNICEF helps to protect children from abuse and offer educational resources. The organization receives support from celebrity ambassadors, nongovernmental organizations, corporate partners, volunteers and donors. Its campaigns include Believe in Zero, UNICEF Snowflake, Tap Project, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF and The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF. The United States Fund for UNICEF maintains a location in New York.