The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF and ACUI Campus Challenge

UNICEF has partnered with the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) and the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF in a nationwide fundraising challenge on campuses  from September 5, 2008 to February 28, 2009. With your help, we're hoping  campuses will raise $150,000 by February 28, 2009, and your fundraising efforts will then be matched, dollar for dollar, by the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF.

CAMPUS CHALLENGE TOOLBOX NEW! View this special message from UNICEF Ambassador Alyssa Milano. Campus Challenge guidebook Resource Center

November highlights Idea of the Month: On November 20, the International Day of the Child, celebrate children and join UNICEF's mission to reduce the number of children dying daily from preventable causes from 25,000 to zero. Believe in zero. Learn more. Campus in Spotlight: San Jose State University. Learn more. View all participating campuses It's easy to get started  Official faculty or staff advisor: Register your campus online. Only after an official/faculty/staff advisor has registered the campus can, students and other faculty and supporters join.   Students, other faculty, staff & supporters: Join your Campus Team  Already registered? Login at top of this page and then click the "Already Registered" button. Make your own webpage, send emails to friends and family to build your team and win the Campus Challenge!

 Idea of the month

25,000 children under the age of five die every day, mostly from preventable causes. Disease, malnutrition, dehydration and conflict all too often destroy children before they have a real chance to fight. Raise awareness and funds throughout November culminating on November 20th the International Day for the Child—to celebrate children’s basic human rights, from the right to be free from exploitation, to the right to an opinion, to the right to education, health care and economic opportunity. UNICEF is doing whatever it takes to save a child. Join us in "Believe in zero."

		Get out in the local community and interact with disadvantaged children. Create posters or design shirts to publicize the cost-effective ways of saving children’s lives. Distribute “I believe in zero” information to students on campus. Ask the next President of the United States to make child survival a top priority of his Administration.Click here to sign the petition here and ask others to sign.
		Three cents can protect and boost one child’s immune system and prevent blindness for a year with vitamin A capsules. 50 cents can immunize one child against polio for life. $1.05 can provide a child with a pencil, paper pad and a pen to use in the classroom. Set a symbolic goal for your campus. Have each person raise $25 dollars, or try to collect $2,500 on campus. Click here to support your College Team's efforts. To learn how UNICEF makes a little go a long way click here.
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Campus in spotlight

The San Jose State University held a week long fundraiser in conjunction with Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF.The event included a bake sale of various Halloween themed home-baked treats, pumpkin sales, the distribution of Trick-or-Treat  for UNICEF boxes, and educating students about UNICEF and various crises throughout the world. Michael Espero, Team Captain says, "We are very thankful that the George Harrison Fund will be matching our efforts.We will continue to work hard for UNICEF and its causes." View page/donate to the San Jose State University Team . Return to top