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UNICEF = “United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund”.

Creation: 1946 by the United Nations

what it has done (-) how (•)

Existence and action:

- provide children with food, clothing and health care / 1946 (71 years)

- protect children's rights

• create special institutions and structures

• reform legislation in favour of child rights

• ensure that children's views are respected

• reduce the many forms of adult violence against children

Headquarters: N.Y. USA (60 years)

Executive director: Anthony Lake,

May 2010 (9 years)

Creation: 1942

what it has done (-) how (•)

Existence and action:

- support poor communities during this economic crisis (8 years)

• help farmers get a fair price for their produce

• campaign against global trade rules that keep people in poverty

• support women's labour rights

- reduce the impact of global warming

• work with local communities

• enable vulnerable countries and communities to adapt to climate change

- help people build and equip schools /1942

• train teachers

Headquarters:

Oxford, U.K.

Executive director:

Winnie Byanyima

Creation: 1865 in the U.K.

what it has done (-) how (•)

Existence and action:

- eradicate poverty/ 1865

• run charity shops

• provide shelter for homeless people

• provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid to developing countries

- help people overcome inequality (150 years)

• provide social services

• offer practical assistance for children and families

Headquarters:

City of London, U.K.

Executive director:

Current world leader : Ø

General André Cox / 2013 (6 years)

Creation: 1985 in Great Britain

what it has done (-) how (•)

Existence and action:

- improve the lives of vulnerable young people in the UK / 1985 (34 years)

• get people involved in fun special events

- tackle financial poverty / 1985

• raise money

- reduce violence and exploitation (34 years)

• sell red noses

- help people overcome inequality / 1985

• wear red noses

Headquarters:

Ø

Executive directors:

Kevin Cahill / 1997

YSA: Youth Service America

Creation: 1986 in the U.S.

what it has done (-) how (•)

Existence and action:

- improve (=améliorer) local communities / 1986 (33 years)

• donate one million dollars every year to young people, schools and organisations

• organize the GYSD (Global Youth Service Day)

• mobilize young people

• organize smart, innovative community service projects

• organize sustainable solutions to hunger and homelessness

- help end childhood hunger

• find ways to put surplus food to better use

• organize fundraisers

• volunteer at a local food bank

Headquarters: Washington DC / 1986 (33 years)

Executive director: Steve Culbertson / 1996 (23 years)