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Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF

Add meaning to your Halloween-ing!

Host your own fundraiser this Halloween to support kids around the world!

Possible recipients

By participating in this long-running fund drive, your family can help UNICEF improve the health and wellness of children in over 150 countries and territories. This includes immunization, education, health care, nutrition, clean water, and sanitation.

What you’ll need

• Visit www.unicefusa.org/trick-or-treat/join to learn more and kickstart your fundraiser.

Instructions

• Watch the video above or this video and talk to your kids about how their collected money will be used.

• Collect donations from friends, family, and neighbors, either using the fundraising link, QR code, or using your own creative ideas!

• Talk about the difference you’ve made.

Reflections

• Why is it a good idea to collect money for UNICEF?

• How does adding a service component change our Halloween experience? Do you agree with UNICEF that it make this holiday more meaningful?

• How did you feel about collecting donations? Was it fun? Scary? Did it make you feel good?

• Do you think this is a good way for kids to make a difference? Why or why not? Would you like to do it again next year?

Resources

• Jack the Bum and the Halloween Handout by Janet Shulman A sweet story about a man who gives a surprising donation to UNICEF on Halloween. (No longer in print, but available at most libraries.)

• Children Just Like Me: A Unique Celebration of Children Around the World by Anabel and Barnabas KindersleyThe authors traveled the globe talking to, and photographing, children.

• Laugh Out Loud Spooky Jokes for Kids by Rob ElliottAll types of Halloween jokes to make a frightful evening a little more laughable. Perfect for adding a little fun to a homemade Halloween greeting card.

Take it further

• Host a Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Costume Party. You can build awareness about the importance of helping kids around the world while participating in Halloween fun.

• Share the story of your UNICEF fundraising experience by emailing [email protected] or post photos on the “Trick or Treat for UNICEF” Flickr page.

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