Take Action
"Take Action" provides educators, parents, and youth a variety of U.S. Fund for UNICEF opportunities to help in addressing critical global issues. Action opportunities range from organizing a UNICEF High School Club to participating in our UNICEF Tap Project. Additionally, a service-learning information sheet provides educators with background information and resources.
UNICEF Tap Project
The UNICEF Tap Project ® originated as a simple, tangible and easy-to-implement concept – citizens would donate one dollar or more for the tap water they usually enjoyed for free, and all funds raised would support UNICEF’s efforts to bring clean and accessible water to millions of children around the world. The campaign has gained the support of thousands of restaurants, volunteers, dining patrons, students and educators, along with corporate, community, online, celebrity and local government supporters. Through combined efforts, the UNICEF Tap Project has literally saved millions of lives. In 2012, the UNICEF Tap Project aims to continue to raise awareness of the world water crisis, and garner support to help the millions of children it impacts daily. With the commitment of 3,000 volunteers and 1,000 participating restaurants, the UNICEF Tap Project will continue to save children’s lives, keeping water at the head of the movement to reach the day when no child dies of a preventable cause.
Other Campaigns
UNICEF Inspired Gifts
Children die every day from preventable causes - for want of a simple vaccination, or from the lack of clean water or proper nutrition. With UNICEF Inspired Gifts, you can purchase the actual lifesaving items that can help a child in need.
U.S. Fund for UNICEF Volunteer Program
Join the cadre of nearly 30,000 U.S. Fund for UNICEF volunteers who educate, advocate and fundraise on behalf of UNICEF in their communities. To learn more visit unicefusa.org/volunteer.
Trick-or-Treat-for-UNICEF
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is the Original Kids Helping Kids® campaign. One of the longest-running youth initiatives in America, with more than $164 million raised to-date, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF remains an inspiration to young children everywhere.
UNICEF High School Club Program
The program supports UNICEF’s child survival work in more than 150 countries, and helps educate communities throughout the United States. To learn more, or to register a club visit unicefusa.org/highschoolclubs.
UNICEF Campus Initiative
The UNICEF Campus Initiative is a growing grassroots movement rooted in a belief that college students have a vital role to play in helping the world's children survive
Advocacy
Writing to your elected officials is one of the most important tools of advocacy, allowing you to voice your support for UNICEF's extraordinary work at the highest levels of government.