The United Nations Children's Fund, better known as UNICEF, reports that solid progress has been made in saving children's lives around the world. In its annual The State of the World's Children report, UNICEF estimates that there's been a 60% drop in the rate of child mortality since 1960.There's still much to be done, says UNICEF. By using low-cost tools and involving local communities in providing health-care services to mothers and children, many more lives can be saved.
How can you help? Learn about the various ways in which you can volunteer and donate by visiting The United States Fund for UNICEF. Charity Navigator gives this charity its highest rating (four stars). An impressive 90.8% of money donated goes directly to programs that provide nutrition, education, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, and immunization.
By the way, did you know that the United States Fund for UNICEF is the oldest of 37 national committees for UNICEF worldwide? It's been around since 1947 and supports the work of UNICEF, improving children's day-to-day lives in 155 countries, not only providing food, water, and medicine, but also safety, peace, and hope.
Imagine how the children helped by UNICEF must feel knowing that so many people around the world care about their fate.
