Madinatou Diallo

October 17, 2014

Saving and Improving the Lives of Children: Where Does The Money Come From?

UNICEF’s mission is to: save lives, protect childhoods, and give the gift of an education to the world's most vulnerable children in over 190 nations. Contrary to popular belief, UNICEF does not receive any funding from the United Nations and relies solely on public donations. Founded in 1986 as one of the 36 national committees, the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF organizes fundraising activities to help provide financial support for the NGO’s programs worldwide. This summer I worked with the fundraising department to develop a strategic plan for legacy giving in Hong Hong. In this panel, I will share my experience working for an NGO during two emergencies, the Ebola Outbreak and the Gaza Crisis, and the challenges I faced living independently in a new city.