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A simple way<br />
to save a child’s life<br />
Make a life-saving promise. Remember UNICEF in y<strong>our</strong> Will.
Dear Supporter<br />
I really want to thank you for expressing an interest in leaving a legacy to<br />
UNICEF. It is wonderful to know that there are people like you out there,<br />
who share my passion for their work.<br />
©UNICEF <strong>UK</strong>/Tom Craig<br />
‘<br />
I have had the rare<br />
privilege of meeting<br />
a number of the<br />
children UNICEF<br />
works with... some<br />
are living in<br />
appalling poverty...<br />
it is such a relief to<br />
know that UNICEF<br />
is there for them...<br />
’<br />
I know that the decision to leave a legacy is a big one. But I have worked<br />
with UNICEF for many years now and I can assure you that they will use it in<br />
the best possible way, making every penny you give go as far as possible.<br />
As well as supporting immediate, life-saving work on the ground, y<strong>our</strong> legacy<br />
will help UNICEF continue to work with governments at the highest level –<br />
ensuring that as many children as possible can benefit.<br />
As a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, I have had the rare privilege of meeting<br />
a number of the children UNICEF works with. Some are living in appalling<br />
poverty. Others I met are bravely struggling to survive in situations of<br />
conflict. It is such a relief to know that UNICEF is there for them, protecting<br />
the basic rights every child is entitled to.<br />
The legacies left by supporters like you will enable UNICEF to be there for<br />
future generations – continuing to save the lives and stand up for the rights<br />
of children for many years to come.<br />
So thank you once again. I hope this booklet provides the information and<br />
motivation you need to leave a legacy to the world’s most precious citizens.<br />
Y<strong>our</strong>s sincerely<br />
Sir Roger Moore KBE<br />
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador<br />
The world’s greatest promise is a
The gifts you give to UNICEF during y<strong>our</strong> lifetime are invaluable.<br />
They can, quite simply, mean the difference between life and death<br />
to children living in poverty and conflict today. But who will be there<br />
for the children of the future?<br />
You could leave a life-saving legacy<br />
There is a simple way you can ensure that UNICEF is still there for<br />
the children who need us most. By leaving a gift to UNICEF in y<strong>our</strong><br />
Will, you can reach out and help save lives for years to come.<br />
Whatever the size of y<strong>our</strong> legacy gift, in <strong>our</strong> hands it will go a<br />
long way. As well as working on the ground, directly with children<br />
trapped in conflict and poverty, we engage closely with the<br />
governments of over 190 countries – to secure the basic rights<br />
of children and really change their lives in the long term.<br />
Y<strong>our</strong> legacy will help us protect every child’s rights to the simple<br />
things they need to survive and thrive, like food, clean water,<br />
education and health care.<br />
These basic rights were promised to all children – no matter who<br />
they are and where they are from – in the UN Convention on the<br />
Rights of the Child in 1989. The Convention states that no child<br />
should be denied these rights, but tragically many still are. Y<strong>our</strong><br />
legacy could help us change this and build a better future for<br />
every child.<br />
This booklet explains more about why y<strong>our</strong> legacy is so important,<br />
how it could be used and how to go about including UNICEF in<br />
y<strong>our</strong> Will. If you have any further questions, please feel welcome<br />
to contact <strong>our</strong> dedicated Legacy Manager, Jane Hallahan, on<br />
020 7375 6032 for a chat.<br />
better future for every child. Help us make it happen.
UNICEF started with a simple mission<br />
UNICEF was formed in 1946 to help children left in<br />
extreme poverty after the Second World War. It was,<br />
and still is, the world’s leading organisation working<br />
for children and their rights.<br />
Through long-term humanitarian projects and work in<br />
response to conflicts and natural disasters, UNICEF<br />
has built up a reputation as an organisation that can<br />
and does make a difference – and has helped save<br />
the lives of millions of children.<br />
As part of the United Nations, we are in a unique<br />
position to have a real impact. We can secure the<br />
support of governments of member nations, to<br />
ensure that <strong>our</strong> programmes are effective and their<br />
impact is long lasting.<br />
However, we receive no money from the United<br />
Nations’ budget and rely on voluntary donations,<br />
including the legacies of <strong>our</strong> supporters, to continue<br />
<strong>our</strong> work.<br />
‘<br />
UNICEF has been working in Iraq for over<br />
30 years. We are the only agency to have<br />
stayed there continuously throughout all the<br />
difficulties. Sadly, many children have lost their<br />
lives as a result of the crisis. However, many<br />
thousands more have been saved thanks to <strong>our</strong><br />
long-term immunisation programmes.<br />
We can’t give up, the children need us.<br />
’<br />
Roger Wright, UNICEF Country Representative – IRAQ<br />
Leaving a legacy can save and
transform the lives of children.
Leaving a legacy can save and
The water pump<br />
that has changed the lives of millions<br />
Every child has the right to be healthy. Access to clean,<br />
safe water is crucial to this. It’s an essential that can<br />
literally make the difference between life and death.<br />
However, this simple right to health is often challenged.<br />
In the 1960s and ‘70s, India was struck by a series of<br />
severe droughts. With no safe water supply, disease<br />
became a real threat and millions of children’s lives<br />
were at risk.<br />
UNICEF flew in pneumatic drilling rigs, to bore through<br />
rock and access underground water tables. However, the<br />
hand pumps available locally were copies of those used<br />
in the West and were only suitable for very limited use –<br />
and 75% of them were no longer functioning.<br />
A more durable pump, which was also affordable and<br />
simple to construct, was urgently needed. In<br />
collaboration with a local mechanic, a special pump was<br />
developed, which was suitable for heavier use. With the<br />
intervention of UNICEF, it was then mass-produced and<br />
distributed around the country.<br />
This simple hand pump didn’t just help poor<br />
communities in India. Because of UNICEF’s influence at<br />
government level, more than 1 million of these pumps<br />
had been installed in Africa, Asia and Latin America by<br />
the 1990s – upholding the right of unprecedented<br />
numbers of children to a safe, reliable supply of water<br />
for drinking, cooking, sanitation and hygiene.<br />
Y<strong>our</strong> legacy can help UNICEF find simple<br />
solutions like the Indian water pump, so<br />
children grow up safe and healthy.<br />
transform the lives of children.
A childhood vaccination<br />
is bringing hope for the future in Iraq<br />
In conflict situations, a child’s fundamental right to<br />
health is often seriously compromised – putting<br />
young lives at real risk. When communities are<br />
struggling to survive, children may not get the<br />
life-saving vaccinations they need.<br />
This is what happened to countless youngsters<br />
during the Iraq War. Without vaccinations, 1 million<br />
children were left exposed to disease. A measles<br />
epidemic was a real concern, especially among<br />
children living in displaced refugee communities.<br />
In early 2007, UNICEF supported a government drive<br />
to provide life-saving MMR (measles, mumps and<br />
rubella) vaccinations to nearly 4 million children<br />
between the ages of one and five. By contracting<br />
2,000 vehicles to transport a team of vaccinators,<br />
UNICEF ensured that all Iraqi children could benefit,<br />
even those in hard-to-access areas. UNICEF also<br />
provided special boxes for safe<br />
disposal of syringes, to reduce<br />
the risk of infection.<br />
Y<strong>our</strong> legacy will enable us<br />
to continue to support<br />
projects like this, and help<br />
secure a child’s right to<br />
grow up safe and healthy.<br />
Y<strong>our</strong> legacy could give countless
children the chance to be healthy.
It’s simple. Y<strong>our</strong> legacy
A simple vision for a better future<br />
‘<br />
We now know a lot more<br />
about HIV/AIDS and<br />
how to deal with it. One<br />
of the biggest problems<br />
however, is the lack of<br />
services for families left<br />
vulnerable by its effects.One<br />
of the most important things<br />
is to get governments to<br />
provide state pensions for<br />
the many grandparents who<br />
are having to bring up their<br />
orphaned grandchildren.<br />
’<br />
Doug Webb, Senior Project Officer,<br />
HIV/AIDS – Eastern & Southern Africa<br />
After more than 60 years, UNICEF remains just as<br />
committed to protecting and improving the lives of<br />
the world’s most vulnerable children.<br />
UNICEF’s vision is a world where children are free of<br />
poverty, where they are not abused or exploited,<br />
where they can get an education, where they are<br />
healthy and well n<strong>our</strong>ished... a world where children<br />
can be children.<br />
We also want to be there for the children of<br />
tomorrow. With the generous help and<br />
commitment of <strong>our</strong> supporters, children can<br />
have hope for a brighter future and a chance<br />
to realise their dreams.<br />
can help UNICEF be there for the children of the future.
Legacies can give children hope for the future<br />
‘<br />
Prevention is the key.<br />
Micronutrient deficiencies<br />
are a significant cause of<br />
poor health. UNICEF has<br />
ensured that all wheat fl<strong>our</strong><br />
in Iraq is now fortified to<br />
prevent deficiencies in<br />
vitamin A, iodine, and iron.<br />
Permanent solutions like<br />
these help save millions<br />
of children’s lives, now<br />
and in the future.<br />
’<br />
Roger Wright, UNICEF Country<br />
Representative – IRAQ<br />
With everyday crises to tackle, it is difficult and often<br />
impractical to reserve funding for future events – even<br />
though conflict is spreading all the time and threats like<br />
climate change are a real concern.<br />
As well as responding to immediate need, we need to<br />
remember the bigger picture: <strong>our</strong> commitment to uphold<br />
the rights of every child. We are committed to being there<br />
whenever children’s rights are threatened. And we hope<br />
you will support <strong>our</strong> unwavering commitment, by<br />
considering leaving us a legacy today.<br />
Legacy gifts give us the financial res<strong>our</strong>ces needed to<br />
protect children’s rights and respond to issues that<br />
threaten their lives. Whether they be emergencies<br />
like wars or natural disasters, or simply the need for<br />
long-term immunisation programmes that give children<br />
the chance to grow up free of disease.<br />
A simple act of caring<br />
Long-time supporters Frank and Pat Thorn both pledged<br />
gifts to UNICEF in their Wills.<br />
As Frank explained, “A great deal of joy is being spread<br />
through the work that is carried out by UNICEF in the<br />
field and it is very reassuring to feel that because of my<br />
intense interest in the work of UNICEF with children<br />
worldwide, that even after I have passed away, some of<br />
my interest will be preserved by a donation towards<br />
their work.”<br />
Sadly, Frank passed away a few years ago. But, through<br />
the simple act of leaving a legacy, his care for children<br />
has lived on.<br />
It’s simple. Y<strong>our</strong> legacy
could help UNICEF protect children’s rights.
How to leave a gift to UNICEF in y<strong>our</strong> Will<br />
‘<br />
As I wanted my support<br />
for UNICEF to<br />
continue after my death,<br />
I contacted the Legacy<br />
Department for advice.<br />
I was given full – but<br />
simple – instructions<br />
about a codicil to my<br />
Will. My solicitor did<br />
the rest. No problem.<br />
’<br />
Ann Farrant,<br />
UNICEF supporter, Norwich<br />
You do not have to be wealthy to leave a legacy – and<br />
UNICEF understands that you will want to make<br />
provision for y<strong>our</strong> friends and family first. But please be<br />
assured that a gift of any size will be appreciated and<br />
will make a difference to many children around the world.<br />
There are a number of different ways to remember us,<br />
depending on y<strong>our</strong> circumstances:<br />
A residuary gift allows you to leave UNICEF a share of<br />
y<strong>our</strong> estate, once y<strong>our</strong> family and friends have been taken<br />
care of 85% of <strong>our</strong> legacy income comes from gifts<br />
made in this way.<br />
A pecuniary gift allows you to leave a specific amount<br />
of money to UNICEF.<br />
A reversionary gift allows you to leave y<strong>our</strong> estate to<br />
y<strong>our</strong> dependants while they are living, but after they<br />
pass away it will revert to UNICEF.<br />
If you would like to include UNICEF in y<strong>our</strong> Will,<br />
it would really help us if you could let us know by<br />
completing the form opposite. To write or amend y<strong>our</strong><br />
Will, you need to see y<strong>our</strong> solicitor. But if you have any<br />
queries, <strong>our</strong> dedicated Legacy Manager, Jane Hallahan,<br />
would be delighted to hear from you.<br />
020 7375 6032<br />
www.unicef.org.uk/legacy<br />
It’s a simple promise – to give children a future.
I promise to help<br />
build a brighter future<br />
for children<br />
I want to support UNICEF in bringing hope to the<br />
world’s children.<br />
I have included a gift to UNICEF in my Will<br />
I intend to leave a gift to UNICEF in my Will<br />
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Legacy Department, UNICEF <strong>UK</strong>, Freepost CL885,<br />
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support us. If you prefer not to be contacted, please tick this box .<br />
Please note that this pledge is not legally binding and does<br />
not commit you to leaving a legacy to UNICEF. It is simply a<br />
statement of y<strong>our</strong> intent at this time and any information<br />
you provide is confidential.<br />
Thank you.
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