UNICEF

• UNICEF


  United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
• UNICEF 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


  1946–1947
• UNICEF formation


  Rajchman proposed that the remaining funds from the UNRRA organization be allocated to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
• Governance of UNICEF


  • Executive Board
  • UNICEF Secretariat
  • Country Office
  • National Committee
• Executive Board


  Governing body of UNICEF, responsible for providing oversight and guidance on the organization's policies, programs, and finances
• UNICEF Secretariat


  Administrative arm of UNICEF, responsible for implementing the policies and programs approved by the Executive Board
• Country Office


  UNICEF operates in more than 190 countries and territories through a network of country offices, each headed by a Representative
• National Committee


  Independent organizations established by UNICEF's Constitution to support its work at the national level, raising funds, promoting awareness, and advocating for children's rights
• Partnerships


  UNICEF collaborates with a wide range of partners, including governments, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society organizations, businesses, academic institutions, and communities
• UNICEF's objectives


  • Provide vaccines
  • Support child health and nutrition
  • Provide safe water and sanitation
  • Provide quality education and skill building
  • HIV prevention and treatment for mothers and babies
  • Protect children and adolescents from violence and exploitation
• UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world
• The United Nations established UNICEF to meet the emergency needs of children in post-war Europe and China


  11 December 1946
• UNICEF opened the Philippine office following a signed agreement with the Philippine government for continued assistance


  November 20, 1948
• UNICEF Representative to the Philippines


  Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov, responsible for strategic leadership and coordination of UNICEF's programme of cooperation with the Government of the Philippines
• UNICEF timeline in the Philippines


  • 1948 - UNICEF opens Manila office, assistance begins a year later
  • 1950 - Anti-malaria campaigns and immunisation programmes launched
  • 1965 - UNICEF receives the Nobel Peace Prize, shifts from emergency aid to basic services
  • 1970 - UNICEF moves away from individual projects towards a more systematic programme approach
  • 1980 - UNICEF's work on street children starts, responds to malnutrition crisis
  • 1988 - Focus on child survival and development programmes in seven most depressed provinces
  • 1994 - Convention on the Rights of the Child ratified, Local Government Code passed
  • 2000 - Philippines eradicates polio, Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act passed
  • 2010 - UNICEF establishes presence in Mindanao, Philippines eliminates maternal and neonatal tetanus
  • 2018 - UNICEF marks its 70th anniversary of operations in the Philippines
• UNICEF Philippines National Ambassadors

  • Gary Valenciano
  • Ann Curtis
• Main Corporate Partners in the Philippines


  • Ayala Corporation
  • Business for Sustainable Development
  • Cebu Pacific Air
  • Converge ICT Solutions Inc.
  • Globe Telecom
  • Google/YouTube
  • J Amado Araneta Foundation
  • JG Summit Holdings, Inc.
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook/Instagram)
  • Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation
  • National Resilience Council
  • Philippine Business for Social Progress
  • PLDT/Smart
  • Pricewater house Coopers Philippines
  • SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
  • Tiktok
  • Twitter
  • UN Global Compact Network Philippines
  • Unilever
  • University of Asia & the Pacific Center for Social Responsibility
  • World Business Council for Sustainable Development
• UNICEF was established on December 11th, 1946
• UNICEF was established on December 11, 1946, by the United Nations General Assembly as an emergency response to the plight of children affected by World War II.
• The main goal of UNICEF is to promote children’s rights, survival, development, and protection.
• The mission of UNICEF is to promote children’s rights, survival, protection, development, and their participation.
• UNICEF is the United Nations Children's Fund
• In the Philippines, UNICEF focuses on improving child health and nutrition, promoting education, protecting children from violence, abuse, exploitation, and disaster risk reduction and management.
• In 2023, UNICEF will celebrate its 70 years of partnership with the Philippine government and people.
• Accountability - being responsible for one's actions and decisions
• UNICEF has been working in the Philippines since 1952.
• UNICEF has seven core values that guide its work:
• UNICEF works with governments, civil society organizations, communities, and other partners to achieve its goals.
• UNICEF works with governments, civil society organizations, private sector partners, and other stakeholders to achieve its goals.
• UNICEF supports programs related to maternal and child health, immunization, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS prevention, education, child protection, and social welfare services.
• Respect - treating everyone fairly and equally
• UNICEF works closely with governments, civil society organizations, communities, and other partners to achieve lasting change for every child.
• Communication - sharing information effectively through various channels
• UNICEF supports programs related to maternal and child health, immunization, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS prevention, education, child protection, and social welfare services.
• UNICEF supports programs related to maternal and child health, immunization, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS prevention, education, child protection, and social welfare services.
• Capacity Development - building skills and knowledge within communities or organizations
• UNICEF works closely with the Department of Health (DOH) to improve maternal and child health services.
• Care - putting children first and ensuring their rights are protected
• Care - putting children first and ensuring their rights are protected