May 25, 2006

Kids Helping Kids

It is so important as parents or siblings that we help make sure kids understand that they have the power to make a difference in the world.

Getting trick or treat boxes to raise money for UNICEF (they're free) is a fun and easy way for kids to help kids! I am sure you have seen these orange boxes around before. Order yours today!

I am proud to say this great idea, which has saved countless lives, was started by a Philadelphia youth group and their pastor in 1950 as a Halloween project called Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. It is now a nationwide, year-round mobilization of young people engaged as active global citizen hunters, helping some of the world's most disadvantaged and vulnerable children. I like that the boxes explain the concrete ways the money your child raises will help.

  • 30¢ provides lifesaving antibiotics for a child suffering from pneumonia.
  • $1 immunizes a child against the deadly disease measles.
  • $2.50 buys basic school supplies for one child.
  • $10 provides enough high-protein biscuits to feed three hungry children for one month.
  • $150 pays for a small well to provide clean water for an entire village.

    For Older kids:

    Voices of Youth is a website that offers children and teens (I would say most appropriate for teens) a place they can learn about, discuss and take action on issues that affect them. There are young people from over 180 countries who participate in the site's discussion boards and live chats.



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