FIELDS 2nd sem

• UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) works in the world's toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children and adolescents and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere
• UNICEF was created by Polish doctor Ludwik Rajchman during the harsh winter, when Rajchman proposed that the remaining funds from the UNRRA organization be allocated to UNICEF


  1946–1947
• The United Nations established UNICEF to meet the emergency needs of children in post-war Europe and China

  December 11, 1946
• Executive Board


  • The governing body of UNICEF, responsible for providing oversight and guidance on the organization's policies, programs, and finances
  • Consists of 36 members elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to serve three-year terms
  • Meets regularly to review UNICEF's work, approve its programs and budgets, and make decisions on strategic priorities
• Secretariat


  • The administrative arm of UNICEF, responsible for implementing the policies and programs approved by the Executive Board
  • Headed by an Executive Director, appointed by the UN Secretary-General in consultation with the Executive Board
  • The Executive Director leads the organization, oversees its operations, and represents UNICEF at the international level
• Country Office


  • UNICEF operates in more than 190 countries and territories through a network of country offices
  • Each country office is headed by a Representative, responsible for coordinating UNICEF's activities within the country, liaising with government officials and other partners, and advocating for children's rights and well-being
  • Country offices work closely with national governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to implement programs tailored to the needs of children and families in each country
• National Committee


  • Independent organizations established by UNICEF's Constitution to support its work at the national level
  • Raise funds, promote awareness, and advocate for children's rights within their respective countries
  • Work closely with governments, NGOs, businesses, and communities to mobilize resources and support for UNICEF's programs and campaigns
• Partnerships


  • UNICEF collaborates with a wide range of partners, including governments, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society organizations, businesses, academic institutions, and communities
  • These partnerships are essential for leveraging resources, expertise, and networks to advance UNICEF's goals and maximize its impact on children's lives
• UNICEF believes that all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world
• UNICEF opened the Philippine office, following a signed agreement with the Philippine government for continued assistance

  November 20, 1948
• Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov


  • Joins as UNICEF Representative to the Philippines in June 2019, responsible for strategic leadership and coordination of UNICEF's programme of cooperation with the Government of the Philippines
• Gary Valenciano & Ann Curtis


  • UNICEF Philippines National Ambassadors
• Main Corporate Partners in the Philippines


  • Ayala Corporation
  • Philippine Business for Social Progress
  • PLDT/Smart
  • Business for Sustainable Development
  • Cebu Pacific Air
  • Pricewater house Coopers Philippines
  • Converge ICT Solutions Inc.
  • SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
  • Globe Telecom
  • Tiktok
  • Google/YouTube
  • Twitter
  • J Amado Araneta Foundation
  • UN Global Compact Network Philippines
  • JG Summit Holdings, Inc.
  • Unilever
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • University of Asia & the Pacific Center for Social Responsibility
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram)
  • World Business Council for Sustainable Development
  • Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation
  • National Resilience Council
• Plan International, formerly known as Foster Parents' Plan, was founded in 1937 and was brought to the Philippines in 1961 in response to the Spanish Civil War
• During World War II, Foster Parents' Plan expanded its work to assist displaced children throughout war-torn Europe and became known as "Foster Parents' Plan for War Children"
• In the following decades, Foster Parents' Plan transitioned its focus from immediate relief to long-term community development programs
• Plan International was founded during the Spanish Civil War, originally named the Foster Parents Scheme for Children in Spain


  October 16, 1937
• After the war, Plan International gradually expanded its programs outside of Europe, focusing on Asia, Africa, and the Americas. With its growing global reach, the organization changed its name to Plan International in the 1970s
• Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that focuses on advancing children's rights and promoting equality for girls. They work in over 80 countries to create a world where everyone is equal
• Plan International's values


  • Designed to guide their work and the people who are part of the organization
• Projects implemented by Plan International

  • Child Protection
  • Girls' Education
  • Disaster Resilience
  • Youth Empowerment
• Child Sponsorship Program


  • Allows individuals to support a specific child in need
  • Through financial contributions, sponsors help provide access to education, healthcare, and other essential benefits services for the sponsored child and their community
  • Sponsors can also communicate with the child through letters, fostering a personal connection
• Impact of Plan International's Child Sponsorship Program

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Overall Well-being
• Plan International's work on gender equality and girls' rights

  • Child Marriage
  • Gender-Based Violence
  • Economic Empowerment
• Plan International's advocacy work


  • Collaborates with governments, civil society organizations, and local communities to advocate for policy changes at the national level
  • Engages with global forums, such as the United Nations and other international organizations, to raise awareness, share best practices, and advocate for the inclusion of children's and girls' rights in global agendas
• Plan International's advocacy focus areas

  • Children's Rights
  • Gender Equality
  • Inclusive Education
• Success stories of Plan International's advocacy efforts in the Philippines

  • Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program
  • Empowering Young Journalists
  • Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges
• Plan International's key partners

  • Governments
  • NGOs
  • Corporate Partners
  • Local Communities
• Positive changes brought by Plan International's interventions

  • Increased Access to Education
  • Empowerment of Girls
  • Youth Engagement and Participation
• ChildFund International is a global community of people who care about children and they take action to help them live at their fullest potential at every stage of their lives
• ChildFund International is a leading child-focused organization that has been serving children and their families all over the world for the past 85 years
• Dr. J. Calvitt Clarke (1887-1970)


  • One of the 20th Century's foremost and beloved figures in Philanthropy
  • Founded ChildFund in 1938 and innovated the child sponsorship concept we know today, asking a sponsor to donate to help one child
• Changes to ChildFund's name

  • China's Children Fund (1938-1951)
  • Foster Parents' Plan (1951-1970)
  • Plan International (1970-present)
• Plan International's programs


  • Empowered girls to assert their rights, challenge gender norms, and pursue their dreams
• Plan International


  • Actively engages children and young people in their programs and decision-making processes
• ChildFund International


  A global community of people who care about children and they take action to help them live at their fullest potential at every stage of their lives
• ChildFund International


  A leading child-focused organization that has been serving children and their families all over the world for the past 85 years
• ChildFund founded by Dr. J. Calvitt Clarke

  1938
• Dr. J. Calvitt Clarke


  One of the 20th Century's foremost and beloved figures in Philanthropy. Founded ChildFund in 1938 and innovated the child sponsorship concept we know today, asking a sponsor to donate to help one child
• China's Children Fund (1938-1951)


  Founded on October 6, 1938 by Dr. J. Calvitt Clarke to aid Chinese children displaced by the Second Sino- Japanese War