Unicef launches worldwide campaign every child alive
You're referring to UNICEF's global campaign "Every Child Alive"!
In December 2020, UNICEF launched the "Every Child Alive" campaign to raise awareness and funds to support the most vulnerable children around the world, particularly those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign aimed to ensure that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to quality healthcare and a healthy start in life.
The campaign focused on three key areas:
- Vaccination: Ensuring that every child is vaccinated against preventable diseases, including COVID-19.
- Newborn care: Providing life-saving care to newborns, including essential interventions like breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, and essential newborn care practices.
- Healthcare: Strengthening healthcare systems to ensure that every child has access to quality healthcare, including emergency care, surgery, and treatment for infectious diseases.
The campaign aimed to raise $1.5 billion to support UNICEF's efforts to protect the health and well-being of children worldwide. The funds were used to:
- Support vaccination efforts, including the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
- Provide life-saving care to newborns, including essential interventions like breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact
- Strengthen healthcare systems, including the training of healthcare workers and the provision of medical equipment and supplies
The "Every Child Alive" campaign was a critical effort to ensure that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to quality healthcare and a healthy start in life.