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A simple way
to save a child’s life
Make a life-saving promise. Remember UNICEF in your Will.

Dear Supporter
I really want to thank you for expressing an interest in leaving a legacy to
UNICEF. It is wonderful to know that there are people like you out there,
who share my passion for their work.
©UNICEF UK/Tom Craig
‘
I have had the rare
privilege of meeting
a number of the
children UNICEF
works with... some
are living in
appalling poverty...
it is such a relief to
know that UNICEF
is there for them...
’
I know that the decision to leave a legacy is a big one. But I have worked
with UNICEF for many years now and I can assure you that they will use it in
the best possible way, making every penny you give go as far as possible.
As well as supporting immediate, life-saving work on the ground, your legacy
will help UNICEF continue to work with governments at the highest level –
ensuring that as many children as possible can benefit.
As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, I have had the rare privilege of meeting
a number of the children UNICEF works with. Some are living in appalling
poverty. Others I met are bravely struggling to survive in situations of
conflict. It is such a relief to know that UNICEF is there for them, protecting
the basic rights every child is entitled to.
The legacies left by supporters like you will enable UNICEF to be there for
future generations – continuing to save the lives and stand up for the rights
of children for many years to come.
So thank you once again. I hope this booklet provides the information and
motivation you need to leave a legacy to the world’s most precious citizens.
Yours sincerely
Sir Roger Moore KBE
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
The world’s greatest promise is a

The gifts you give to UNICEF during your lifetime are invaluable.
They can, quite simply, mean the difference between life and death
to children living in poverty and conflict today. But who will be there
for the children of the future?
You could leave a life-saving legacy
There is a simple way you can ensure that UNICEF is still there for
the children who need us most. By leaving a gift to UNICEF in your
Will, you can reach out and help save lives for years to come.
Whatever the size of your legacy gift, in our hands it will go a
long way. As well as working on the ground, directly with children
trapped in conflict and poverty, we engage closely with the
governments of over 190 countries – to secure the basic rights
of children and really change their lives in the long term.
Your legacy will help us protect every child’s rights to the simple
things they need to survive and thrive, like food, clean water,
education and health care.
These basic rights were promised to all children – no matter who
they are and where they are from – in the UN Convention on the
Rights of the Child in 1989. The Convention states that no child
should be denied these rights, but tragically many still are. Your
legacy could help us change this and build a better future for
every child.
This booklet explains more about why your legacy is so important,
how it could be used and how to go about including UNICEF in
your Will. If you have any further questions, please feel welcome
to contact our dedicated Legacy Manager, Jane Hallahan, on
020 7375 6032 for a chat.
better future for every child. Help us make it happen.

UNICEF started with a simple mission
UNICEF was formed in 1946 to help children left in
extreme poverty after the Second World War. It was,
and still is, the world’s leading organisation working
for children and their rights.
Through long-term humanitarian projects and work in
response to conflicts and natural disasters, UNICEF
has built up a reputation as an organisation that can
and does make a difference – and has helped save
the lives of millions of children.
As part of the United Nations, we are in a unique
position to have a real impact. We can secure the
support of governments of member nations, to
ensure that our programmes are effective and their
impact is long lasting.
However, we receive no money from the United
Nations’ budget and rely on voluntary donations,
including the legacies of our supporters, to continue
our work.
‘
UNICEF has been working in Iraq for over
30 years. We are the only agency to have
stayed there continuously throughout all the
difficulties. Sadly, many children have lost their
lives as a result of the crisis. However, many
thousands more have been saved thanks to our
long-term immunisation programmes.
We can’t give up, the children need us.
’
Roger Wright, UNICEF Country Representative – IRAQ
Leaving a legacy can save and

transform the lives of children.

Leaving a legacy can save and

The water pump
that has changed the lives of millions
Every child has the right to be healthy. Access to clean,
safe water is crucial to this. It’s an essential that can
literally make the difference between life and death.
However, this simple right to health is often challenged.
In the 1960s and ‘70s, India was struck by a series of
severe droughts. With no safe water supply, disease
became a real threat and millions of children’s lives
were at risk.
UNICEF flew in pneumatic drilling rigs, to bore through
rock and access underground water tables. However, the
hand pumps available locally were copies of those used
in the West and were only suitable for very limited use –
and 75% of them were no longer functioning.
A more durable pump, which was also affordable and
simple to construct, was urgently needed. In
collaboration with a local mechanic, a special pump was
developed, which was suitable for heavier use. With the
intervention of UNICEF, it was then mass-produced and
distributed around the country.
This simple hand pump didn’t just help poor
communities in India. Because of UNICEF’s influence at
government level, more than 1 million of these pumps
had been installed in Africa, Asia and Latin America by
the 1990s – upholding the right of unprecedented
numbers of children to a safe, reliable supply of water
for drinking, cooking, sanitation and hygiene.
Your legacy can help UNICEF find simple
solutions like the Indian water pump, so
children grow up safe and healthy.
transform the lives of children.

A childhood vaccination
is bringing hope for the future in Iraq
In conflict situations, a child’s fundamental right to
health is often seriously compromised – putting
young lives at real risk. When communities are
struggling to survive, children may not get the
life-saving vaccinations they need.
This is what happened to countless youngsters
during the Iraq War. Without vaccinations, 1 million
children were left exposed to disease. A measles
epidemic was a real concern, especially among
children living in displaced refugee communities.
In early 2007, UNICEF supported a government drive
to provide life-saving MMR (measles, mumps and
rubella) vaccinations to nearly 4 million children
between the ages of one and five. By contracting
2,000 vehicles to transport a team of vaccinators,
UNICEF ensured that all Iraqi children could benefit,
even those in hard-to-access areas. UNICEF also
provided special boxes for safe
disposal of syringes, to reduce
the risk of infection.
Your legacy will enable us
to continue to support
projects like this, and help
secure a child’s right to
grow up safe and healthy.
Your legacy could give countless

children the chance to be healthy.

It’s simple. Your legacy

A simple vision for a better future
‘
We now know a lot more
about HIV/AIDS and
how to deal with it. One
of the biggest problems
however, is the lack of
services for families left
vulnerable by its effects.One
of the most important things
is to get governments to
provide state pensions for
the many grandparents who
are having to bring up their
orphaned grandchildren.
’
Doug Webb, Senior Project Officer,
HIV/AIDS – Eastern & Southern Africa
After more than 60 years, UNICEF remains just as
committed to protecting and improving the lives of
the world’s most vulnerable children.
UNICEF’s vision is a world where children are free of
poverty, where they are not abused or exploited,
where they can get an education, where they are
healthy and well nourished... a world where children
can be children.
We also want to be there for the children of
tomorrow. With the generous help and
commitment of our supporters, children can
have hope for a brighter future and a chance
to realise their dreams.
can help UNICEF be there for the children of the future.

Legacies can give children hope for the future
‘
Prevention is the key.
Micronutrient deficiencies
are a significant cause of
poor health. UNICEF has
ensured that all wheat flour
in Iraq is now fortified to
prevent deficiencies in
vitamin A, iodine, and iron.
Permanent solutions like
these help save millions
of children’s lives, now
and in the future.
’
Roger Wright, UNICEF Country
Representative – IRAQ
With everyday crises to tackle, it is difficult and often
impractical to reserve funding for future events – even
though conflict is spreading all the time and threats like
climate change are a real concern.
As well as responding to immediate need, we need to
remember the bigger picture: our commitment to uphold
the rights of every child. We are committed to being there
whenever children’s rights are threatened. And we hope
you will support our unwavering commitment, by
considering leaving us a legacy today.
Legacy gifts give us the financial resources needed to
protect children’s rights and respond to issues that
threaten their lives. Whether they be emergencies
like wars or natural disasters, or simply the need for
long-term immunisation programmes that give children
the chance to grow up free of disease.
A simple act of caring
Long-time supporters Frank and Pat Thorn both pledged
gifts to UNICEF in their Wills.
As Frank explained, “A great deal of joy is being spread
through the work that is carried out by UNICEF in the
field and it is very reassuring to feel that because of my
intense interest in the work of UNICEF with children
worldwide, that even after I have passed away, some of
my interest will be preserved by a donation towards
their work.”
Sadly, Frank passed away a few years ago. But, through
the simple act of leaving a legacy, his care for children
has lived on.
It’s simple. Your legacy

could help UNICEF protect children’s rights.

How to leave a gift to UNICEF in your Will
‘
As I wanted my support
for UNICEF to
continue after my death,
I contacted the Legacy
Department for advice.
I was given full – but
simple – instructions
about a codicil to my
Will. My solicitor did
the rest. No problem.
’
Ann Farrant,
UNICEF supporter, Norwich
You do not have to be wealthy to leave a legacy – and
UNICEF understands that you will want to make
provision for your friends and family first. But please be
assured that a gift of any size will be appreciated and
will make a difference to many children around the world.
There are a number of different ways to remember us,
depending on your circumstances:
A residuary gift allows you to leave UNICEF a share of
your estate, once your family and friends have been taken
care of 85% of our legacy income comes from gifts
made in this way.
A pecuniary gift allows you to leave a specific amount
of money to UNICEF.
A reversionary gift allows you to leave your estate to
your dependants while they are living, but after they
pass away it will revert to UNICEF.
If you would like to include UNICEF in your Will,
it would really help us if you could let us know by
completing the form opposite. To write or amend your
Will, you need to see your solicitor. But if you have any
queries, our dedicated Legacy Manager, Jane Hallahan,
would be delighted to hear from you.
020 7375 6032
www.unicef.org.uk/legacy
It’s a simple promise – to give children a future.

I promise to help
build a brighter future
for children
I want to support UNICEF in bringing hope to the
world’s children.
I have included a gift to UNICEF in my Will
I intend to leave a gift to UNICEF in my Will
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Thank you.

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