Fundraise in emergencies
How can your school help?
When war breaks out or natural disasters strike, children can lose their schools, their homes and their families.
Many of their rights can be seriously affected, including the right to clean water and nutritious food (Article 24), the right to be safe (Article 19) and the right to education (Article 28), and children are left more vulnerable to abuse and explotiation.
Download the assembly and fundraise
Your school can support UNICEF UK so we can continue to deliver life-saving supplies and keep vulnerable children safe in emergencies. UNICEF responds to conflicts, natural disasters and unprecedented situations all over the world, and you can download an assembly presentation to inspire students and teachers to get fundraising! You can find out more about our emergency response on UNICEF UK website.
Fundraising also supports your RRSA accreditation, contributing towards Outcome 9 in Strand C: children and young people have taken action to claim their rights and promote the rights of others, locally and globally. We’ve made sure that the assembly explains how UNICEF UK uses your donations to reach children and families with support when an emergency happens.
It’s also a good opportunity to get your RRSA Steering Group and other children in your school involved.
Fundraising ideas
- UNICEF UK-themed mufti day – pupils and staff pay a pound and come to school in head to toe blue
- School disco – sell tickets, get those dancing shoes on and raise money for UNIEF UK in the process!
- Sports day – organise your school’s sports day. Invite friends and family to watch and sell refreshments to boost your fundraising total.
- Talent show – dance, sing and show your talents for UNICEF UK. £5 per entry and sell tickets for the show to loved ones
- Quiz fundraiser – get your thinking caps on and organise a quiz. Collect an entry fee from every player and see which team will be victorious!
Need any help?
- Check out our fundraising FAQs
- If you have any questions, or need support with your event please contact our Supporter Care Team or call 0300 330 5580.
How will your donation help children around the world?
UNICEF is working with government and partners across the world to ensure children and families get the emergency supplies they need, and the vital support for the months ahead.
UNICEF has a presence in 190 countries so can rapidly reach children and families with support when an emergency happens. UNICEF are there to provide children with the care, supplies and protection that could save their lives.
Read more about UNICEF UK’s emergency response here.
