What is KIND?

KIND stands for Kids in Need of Desks. KIND Schools is a school fundraising program all about kids helping kids, and schools helping schools around the globe.

Every child has the right to an education, yet millions of children across the world struggle to learn while sitting on the floor or on the ground. Giving them a desk, where they can write and learn, is the first step toward keeping eager young students in school.

In Malawi, 70 per cent of students do not have a desk or chair. KIND Schools aims to change that by delivering desks and other learning essentials to schools in need. KIND Schools also provides secondary school scholarships to Malawian girls who are most at risk of missing out on an education.

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The Impact Your School Can Make 

Your students’ fundraising can help provide the essentials every child needs to have a successful school day.

How every dollar will make a real difference 

$22
school supplies
Provides school supplies like
pencils & books
$39
desk
Provides a desk
for one student
$77
desk
Provides a bench & desk
for three students
$248
girl
Provides a girl's scholarship
for one year

Fundraising Activity – How to Get Students Involved 

In your school and classrooms, take part in “A Day Without Desks” to get a small taste of what kids in many communities around the world experience daily. This activity invites students to spend the day, or part of the day, without a vital learning tool such as a desk. This can be done in the classroom, out on the school field or at home.

Choose a day that works best for your school, and invite students to wear UNICEF blue to show your school is a UNICEF KIND School! Leading up to your school’s “A Day Without Desks” activity, spend 15-20 minutes a day with your students to learn about global citizenship using resources provided by UNICEF Canada.  

Steps for a Successful School Fundraiser

  1. Register your school, set up a fundraising page and view special resources just for KIND Schools.
  2. Pick a week that works for your school to participate in KIND activities, learn more about UNICEF’s work and children in Malawi.
  3. Track your fundraising progress, then celebrate your accomplishments as a school and join the community of KIND Schools across Canada by sharing on social media. Be sure to hashtag #KINDSchools and tag UNICEF Canada! 

Thank you for supporting every child’s right to a childhood by giving children in Malawi the gift of education. 

Join UNICEF KIND Schools today!

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Still have questions? Contact joh@unicef.ca.