UNICEF

UNICEF is the official abbreviation of The United Nations Children's Fund, a division founded in 1946 by the United Nations General Assembly. It provides aid and support worldwide for children in need. It organizes and executes international immunization, education, and child safety programs. UNICEF is funded by public donations from governments and private donors, and has also organized sponsorships with professional sports teams worldwide.

1. December 11, 1946: United Nations General Assembly creates the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund to aid children affected by World War II
2. 1953: Becomes an official part of the UN
3. 1961: Begins education programs
4. 1965: Wins Nobel Peace Prize "for the promotion of brotherhood among nations"
5. 1990: Organizes World Summit for Children, gathering numerous heads of state to set 10-year goals for international child welfare

• December 11, 1946: Founded

• 1950: Trick-or-Treat UNICEF box first gets used

• 1953: Becomes permanent part of The United Nations

• 1954: Danny Kaye is first celebrity UNICEF ambassador

• 1959: Child Rights declaration

• 1961: UNICEF focuses on education

• 1965: Nobel Peace Prize

• 1990: Convention on the Rights of the Child

• 2002: Special Session on Children

• 2006: FC Barcelona sponsors UNICEF