UNICEF

UNICEF or the United Nations Children's Fund was founded in 1946 as the sole organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to the welfare of children. It was mandated to advocate and to work for the protection of children's rights, to help the young meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. The UNICEF Executive Board reaffirmed this in 1996 when it adopted a statement on the mission of UNICEF. It says that UNICEF "is guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and strives to establish children's rights as enduring ethical principles and international standards of behavior towards children."

The heart of UNICEF’s operations is based at its central headquarters in New York City. Asides from their central headquarters, UNICEF also has eight regional offices, 125 country offices and 37 National Committees located mostly in various countries. Add to that, UNICEF works hand in hand with national governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other United Nations bodies in 161 countries and territories.

The private sector has also lent a hand in UNICEF’s cause. As a matter of fact, their efforts are best shown in well-known UNICEF cards, calendars and stationeries.

Contact Information:
UNICEF
United States (main headquarters)
3 United Nations Plaza
44th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues)
New York, New York, USA
Telephone: (2121) 326-7000 / 824-6000; Facsimile; (2121) 887-7465 / 887-7454
http://www.unicef.org
Philippines (field office)
NEDA Makati Building, 6th Floor, 106 Amorsolo Street
Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines
Telephone: (632) 892-0611; Facsimile: (632) 810-1453
Email: manila@unicef.org