Westminster UNICEF Club is dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support UNICEF's mission of protecting children's rights globally.
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The Westminster UNICEF Club was founded in 2025 by passionate students who wanted to make a tangible difference in the lives of children worldwide.
Our mission is to educate our peers about children's rights, raise funds for UNICEF's global programs, and empower young people to become advocates for change in their communities and beyond.
Learn more about our journeyEvery child has the right to learn, to be healthy, to be safe, and to be heard.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. The organization was established in 1946 to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries devastated by World War II.
Today, UNICEF is the world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries and works to improve water and sanitation in communities, protect children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS, and provide education and other essential services.
Our annual charity gala, bake sales, and sponsored events have raised over $1,500 for UNICEF's global programs, directly supporting children in need.
Through social media campaigns, school assemblies, and informational posters, we've educated hundreds of students about children's rights and global challenges.
We partner with local organizations to amplify our impact, organizing community service days and collaborative events that benefit children locally and globally.
Our "Water for Life" campaign funded clean water access for a school in East Africa, directly impacting over 200 children's health and education.
In 2025, our club raised funds to provide educational supplies to children affected by natural disasters. Working with UNICEF's mission in mind, we hope to help improve the education of underprivileged children.
This initiative not only provided immediate educational support but also helped children regain a sense of normalcy and hope for the future.
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Every child has the right to survival, development, protection, and participation. UNICEF works to ensure these rights are respected worldwide, regardless of race, religion, or nationality.
Our club advocates for the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, which outlines the fundamental rights that children everywhere deserve.
There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.
Education is a fundamental right and a powerful tool for breaking cycles of poverty. Yet millions of children worldwide lack access to quality education due to poverty, discrimination, or conflict.
UNICEF works to ensure all children have access to inclusive, equitable education and learning opportunities throughout their lives.
Access to safe water and adequate sanitation is essential for child survival and development. Yet millions of children still lack these basic necessities, leading to preventable diseases and death.
UNICEF works to improve water supply and sanitation facilities in schools and communities, and promote safe hygiene practices.
Good health and proper nutrition are fundamental to a child's development and future potential. UNICEF works to ensure children worldwide have access to essential healthcare services and proper nutrition.
From immunization campaigns to nutrition programs, UNICEF's health initiatives save millions of children's lives each year.
When disasters strike, children are among the most vulnerable. UNICEF responds rapidly to emergencies worldwide, providing life-saving assistance to children and families affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and health crises.
From the first hours of an emergency through long-term recovery, UNICEF works to protect children and restore their access to essential services.
The UNICEF Club at Westminster School is organizing a fundraising event featuring a selection of fragrances for sale. Proceeds will support UNICEF's vital programs for children in need worldwide, allowing participants to enjoy exquisite scents while contributing to a meaningful cause.
RegisterLearn about children's rights through interactive activities and help create awareness materials for our school campaign.
RegisterCollect donations while trick-or-treating to help children worldwide access clean water, nutrition, and education.
Get Collection BoxWestminster School's One World Week was dedicated to celebrating and advocating for global cultures. Through a series of engaging events and activities, we united the school community in support of UNICEF's mission to improve the lives of children worldwide. This achievement highlights the power of collective effort in making a meaningful impact.
Result: The Westminster UNICEF Club successfully raised over £800.
View PhotosAround twenty Westminster Students put on their running shoes, pushed through exhaustion, each step a silent promise—lungs burning, legs heavy, but spirits unbroken. They ran not just for miles, but for something bigger: the quiet understanding that endurance, too, is a kind of compassion.
Result: Over 20 determined runners completed the half-marathon, raising over £1100 for UNICEF and proving that every step makes a difference.
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