UNICEF High School Clubs December 2014
HIV/AIDS Awareness Month More than 35 million people worldwide currently live with HIV/AIDS, and 3.3 million are under the age of 15. UNICEF is working towards an AIDS free generation. December is HIV/AIDS Awareness month, where people can unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS. See the Resource Calendar to learn more. Here are some ways you can get involved: Organize an AIDS walk at your school to raise funds/awareness. Have a bake sale or party. Fundraise by baking your favorite pastries & desserts, designing red HIV/AIDS awareness ribbons on cupcakes and cookies. Buy your holiday gifts at the UNICEF Market for your family and friends. Create a Crowdrise fundraising page. Send the link out to as many people as you can, and spread it across many social media platforms. Commemorate this day by decorating your community. Decorate trees, buildings, bulletin boards with red ribbons. Write a newspaper article on HIV/AIDS and the importance of World Aids Day and/or HIV/AIDS Month.
Reporting and Reflection Survey As the start of the new year approaches, we invite you to take a moment to fill out the mid-year Reporting and Reflection Survey! All clubs must designate one club member to complete the December reflection survey by December 31, 2014. The first 5 students to fill it out will receive UNICEF sweatshirts for their leadership!
December Webinar The December Webinar will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 7:00-8:00pm EST. During the webinar, you will learn about (1) current emergencies, (2) opportunities for clubs (3) upcoming themes and activities, (4) a discussion of ideas and best practices. Encourage club members to participate as well!
IMAGINE Project The IMAGINE Project is an initiative to raise awareness and funds for children’s rights. Download the free app. By participating, your voice will be a part of the 'world version' of Imagine, which will be released on New Year's Eve!
Important Observance Days for December
December 1: World AIDS Day December 4: UNICEF High School Club Webinar December 11: UNICEF’s birthday
Club Highlights
Please send us your club stories so we can highlight your club! Valencia High School partnered with a local elementary school for trick or treat. The kids at the school ended up raising a total of $1460. Northern High School sold donuts and coffee on Election Day and advocated for universal education. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology raised $551 from Trick or Treat this year.
Reminders
Update your address for your volunteer card. Buy your holiday gifts at the UNICEF market. Remit your funds by using your Crowdrise page or the Mail-In Donation form. Always register your events and fundraisers. Clubs must do this for all activities. Please check out the December Resource Calendar for a detailed list of more activities.