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Children's Health
100

Around what year did the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF movement begin?

Around 1950

100

During which major global event did UNICEF discontinue physical cardboard boxes in favor of digital fundraising?

The COVID-19 pandemic

100

Which famous Disney character starred in a 1952 animated short titled "Trick or Treat"?

Donald Duck

100

According to Michael Nyenhuis, what primary condition is driving more child displacements today than ever before alongside conflict?

Climate change

100

What basic necessity provided by UNICEF is critical for preventing waterborne diseases in young children?

Clean/safe drinking water

200

Before official cardboard boxes were distributed, what common household item did kids use to collect coins?

Milk cartons

200

What modern scannable technology is now used on printed materials to direct people to online donations?

QR codes

200

Name one of the classic television show casts mentioned in the video that helped promote the cause.

Bewitched or The Brady Bunch

200

What acronym stands for the United Nations organization providing humanitarian aid to children globally?

UNICEF

200

What highly effective, low-cost medical intervention does UNICEF distribute to protect children from preventable illnesses?

Vaccines / Immunizations

300

Who originally came up with the idea to turn trick-or-treating into a charitable fundraiser?

A Philadelphia school teacher and her husband (a Presbyterian minister)

300

Instead of just Halloween night, how long does the modern Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign run?

The entire month of October

300

Which famous supermodel known for elaborate Halloween parties was highlighted as a celebrity supporter?

Heidi Klum

300

What specific types of loose coins were traditionally collected by American children door-to-door?

Nickels, dimes, and quarters

300

What ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) paste is widely used by UNICEF to treat severe childhood malnutrition?

Peanut-based paste (Plumpy'Nut)

400

What color became iconic with the small cardboard collection boxes?

Orange

400

Who currently serves as the President and CEO of UNICEF USA mentioned in the video?

Michael Nyenhuis

400

Which iconic Rat Pack singer and entertainer took up the cause of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF?

Sammy Davis Jr.

400

What key personal emotion does CEO Michael Nyenhuis state should inspire us to help others out during Halloween?

Gratitude

400

Besides physical health and nutrition, what growing area of health support does UNICEF provide to displaced children facing trauma?

Mental health and psychosocial support

500

Prior to the 1950s campaign, what negative Halloween trend were public service announcements trying to discourage?

Vandalism and harmful tricks

500

Complete UNICEF’s Halloween campaign slogan mentioned at the end of the video: "Put some meaning in your ___."

Halloweening

500

What lesson did the 1952 Donald Duck cartoon teach regarding treat bags?

Put candy in treat bags, not fireworks

500

How does the total number of displaced children globally today compare to previous periods in human history?

It is higher today than at any time in the history of the planet.

500

What simple micronutrient supplement distributed by UNICEF helps prevent blindness and boosts immune health in young children?

Vitamin A

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