Unicef Day for Change 2015
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Syria ConflictThe conflict in Syria has left more than 6.5 million children in need of aid. More than 2 million children and their families have been forced to flee to neighbouring countries. Many of these families are exposed to harsh conditions and, living in makeshift settlements, face increased risk of disease.
All Children, regardless of where they are, are entitled to the same rights, as highlighted in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Children caught up in the Syria conflict are most at risk of being denied their right to the following: Article 19 - the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated. Article 24 - the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment. Article 28 - the right to food, clothing, a safe place to live and to have your basic needs met. Article 28 - the right to a good quality education. Article 38 - the right to protection and freedom from war. |
On Friday 19th June 2015 Gryffe High School will be hosting our first 'Day for Change' event in aid of Unicef, who do fantastic work to help support children all over the world who have been affected by emergencies.
Why is Day for Change important? This day will raise money for Unicef to help protect children in emergencies around the world. In an emergency, such as a conflict or natural disaster, children are often the most affected, losing lives, families, homes and schools. By taking part in Day for Change, we can hjelp to save and change these children's lives. Some of the current disasters currently affecting children and their families around the world are the Nepal earthquake, which happened in April 2015 and the Syria conflict, which has been ongoing since 2011. Nepal EarthquakeIn April 2015 a massive earthquake hit Nepal, measuring 7.9 - the worst earthquake in 80 years. As Nepal is a very poor, developing country there was very limited warning for the people in Nepal that the earthquake was going to happen. Also, many of the buildings were not built to withstand such a big earthquake.
Many children were seriously injured and they have limited access to healthcare as hospitals have been reduced to rubble; they've lost family members from buildings collapsing; food supplies are dwindling; and disease is rife due to poor sanitation and the presence of dead bodies. Unicef are working to help children in Nepal by sending over 100 pallets of relief items including tents, tarpaulin sheeting, family hygine kits and water purification tablets. |
What Gryffe High School will be doing for Day for Change?
Friday 19th June will be a non uniform day, and for this day only, pupils are encouraged to wear their own clothes for a donation. A proportion of this donation will be sent to Unicef to help support the fantastic work that they do supporting children across the world affected by disasters.
There will be posters on display throughout the school, giving more information about the various activities that Unicef carry out, as well as highlighting the Rights that our pupils and all children across the world are entitled to. All pupils will experience a short 10 minute lesson during Period 1 on Friday 19th June explaining a bit about Day for Change and the ongoing conflict in Syria and the after effects of the earthquake in Nepal. We hope that this day will be informative and interesting for all involved. It will also remind us that we are global citizens and we can make a difference to change the lives of children across the world. Below are some figures of how our donations can help Unicef continue the work that they do. |