Change for Good®
Change for Good is an innovative partnership between UNICEF and the international airline industry. Established in 1987, it is one of UNICEF's best-known and longest-running partnerships. Currently more than 10 international airlines support the Change for Good program.
In the United States, American Airlines has been the proud supporter of the program since 1994. Travelers on select international American Airlines flights can donate unused U.S. and foreign currencies to flight attendants onboard the aircraft, or make donations in Admirals Clubs and Flagship Lounges worldwide.
Thanks to the generous support of customers and participating airlines, Change for Good has generated over $90 million that UNICEF has used to provide a healthier, happier future for millions of children.
Change for Good on American Airlines "Trick-or-Treated for UNICEF" in 2009
American Airlines made Halloween count in 2009 by participating in the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's longest running volunteer movement, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. This iconic program has engaged several generations of grassroots supporters of UNICEF's mission to help save the lives of the world's most vulnerable children, and this year, American Airlines employees and customers had the opportunity to get involved by Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF on select flights, at Admirals Clubs, and through a variety of employee-driven fundraising activities as part of American Airlines' "Season of Giving" campaign.
Send us your unused foreign currency today
If you are unable to donate your foreign currency on an American Airlines flight or at an Admirals Club or Flagship Lounge, you can still support Change for Good by sending your gift to the following address:
U.S. Fund for UNICEF
ATTN: Change for Good Program
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
As donations of foreign coins are processed in bulk by a third party vendor, please note that the acknowledgment you receive for your donation will not specify the amount of your gift.
Be a "Champion for Children"
Special opportunity for American Airlines employees
American Airlines and the U.S. Fund For UNICEF are working together to save children's lives by creating new opportunities for employees of American Airlines to get involved in UNICEF's Change for Good program. "Champions for Children" is a volunteer program designed to empower flight attendants and other American Airlines staff to take action for children as they perform everyday work duties.
Earthquake in Haiti
Following the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12, Champions for Children immediately rallied and expressed their strong desire to help. In response, all donations collected during the months of January and February were directed to support UNICEF’s emergency long-term rebuilding programs for children in Haiti.
In March, U.S. Fund for UNICEF President and CEO, Caryl Stern, traveled to Haiti where she witnessed first-hand UNICEF's response on the ground and the work UNICEF is doing to help rebuild the struggling nation. While there, she filmed a special message to thank American Airlines and all of the Champions for Children and generous AA customers who showed their care and compassion for children in Haiti through their participation in UNICEF's Change for Good program on American Airlines.
Change for Good on American Airlines is proudly supported by Airline Ambassadors International, the humanitarian organization who leads the effort to recruit the flight attendant volunteers called "Champions for Children" who encourage customers to get involved. The Change for Good program could not exist without the incredible volunteer support from Champions. Change for Good recruitment is spearheaded by Airline Ambassadors and supported by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants.
Registered Champions for Children can click here to access a special Champions for Children website. (If you need password assistance, please click here to send us an email).
Please note that the Champions for Children program is only open to American Airlines employees. To learn more or to become a Champion for Children visit "Employee Programs" on Jetnet, American Airlines' corporate intranet.
