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How many countries and territories does UNICEF have a presence in?
190
What did the UNICEF acronym originally stand for?
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
What year was UUSA founded?
1947
What are National Committees?
independent local non-governmental organizations
What year was UNICEF founded?
1946
What does the UNICEF acronym stand for now?
United Nations Children's Fund
UUSA is one of how many National Committees?
33
Who is UUSA's current President & CEO?
Michael Nyenhuis
Why was UNICEF created?
to bring emergency food and healthcare to children and mothers in countries devastated by World War II.
When is UNICEF on the ground?
Before, During, and After a crisis
What sets UNICEF USA apart from the other National Committess?
UNICEF USA is the oldest and largest NatCom
Who is UNICEF's current Executive Director
Catherine Russell
How is UNICEF funded?
Voluntary donations from governments, companies, foundations, civic groups, and individuals
Who was UNICEF's first Executive Director?
Maurice Pate
About how much money does UUSA help secure in support from the US government every year?
$130,000,000+
What are the 17 goals UN member states adopted in 2015 to promote peace and prosperity?
Sustainable Development Goals
What type of funds are the most desirable for UNICEF?
Core/Regular Resources, Unrestricted Funds
What are UNICEF's 5 goal areas?
1 - Every child survives and thrives
2- Every child learns and acquires skills for the future
3- Every child is protected from violence, exploitation, abuse, neglect and harmful practices
4- Every child have access to safe and equitable WASH services and live in a safe and sustainable climate and environment
5- Every child has access to inclusive social protection and lives free from poverty
What is the difference between UNICEF and UNICEF USA?
UNICEF is the UN's child rights and development agency that works in over 190 countries and territories to ensure children survive and thrive
UNICEF USA is a non-profit organization separate from the UN that fundraises, advocates, and educates in support of UNICEF’s mission in the U.S.
UNICEF is the only organization named in what landmark human rights treaty?
Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)