Haiti Earthquake - Get Involved
Want to have a larger impact? Here are a few ways to help beyond making a donation yourself.
Fundraise
On-line
Setup a personal fundraising page and encourage your family, friends and coworkers to donate. You can add pictures and track your fundraising success.
At School
- Put up this poster asking people to donate online at www.unicef.ca
- UNICEF Child Representative Bilaal Rajan’s is challenging the children of Canada to raise $100 each. Learn more here or click here to get started with your own fundraiser!
- Set up a donation table in your student centre, cafeteria, or foyer
- Ask students to donate a toonie or more at your school’s next sporting/arts event
At Work
- Seek the support of your employer to match employee gifts
- Organize a leave work early Friday or “casual” day
- Organize an interdepartmental fundraising challenge
- Auction services provided by employees
- Put a donation pledge form or collection box in your reception or front lobby
Anywhere & Everywhere
Spread the word
By E-mail
Let everyone in your address book know what has happened and how they can help by sending an e-mail. Need help? Click here for a sample e-mail that you can copy and paste.
On Your Web Site
Download or copy this web banner and use the link to drive donations to UNICEF from your site.
On Facebook
Join our Facebook Fan Page and work with us by commenting on, “liking”, or re-posting some of our posts to your wall or Facebook status. You can also post one of our easy Facebook messages.
Through Twitter
Follow us on Twitter for updates and then RT (re-tweet) our messages. Or, post one of our sample tweets, or tag your own tweets with #haiti and #unicef
Keep up-to-date on UNICEF news
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