Israeli Fund for UNICEF

National Network
Israel
Address

Rothschild 19, Tel Aviv 66881
Tel Aviv
Israel

Telephone
+972-74-703-4449
Fax
+972-74-703-3441
E-Mail
sarit.henig@unicef.org.il
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Human rights
  3. Youth and education
General Information
UNICEF Israel is a non-profit organization with two full-time employees. Its annual budgetary resources are approx. 1 million NIS (200,000 Euro). Sources of funding include corporate partners, government ministries, and private donations. Modalities of action: concrete projects with youth in Israel and in legislative outreach to advocate children's rights, resource development for UNICEF's humanitarian work in developing countries. Seminars and exchanges are part of the youth projects. No scholarships or funds are granted to private individuals.
Mission and Objectives

Advancing children’s rights in Israel through education and advocacy in the spirit of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC): Raising awareness about children’s rights and implementation of the CRC, including every child’s right to education—highlighting that 20 years have passed since Israel’s CRC ratification and much more can be done to realize the CRC’s vision in Israel.
Fundraising to make Israel an active supporter of UNICEF’s humanitarian work saving children around the world: UNICEF Israel is charged with making the State of Israel part of the international circle of industrialized nations that are partners in UNICEF’s mission to save children’s lives and provide them with education and protection.
We aim to make UNICEF a household name by reaching out to corporations, private donors, foundations, and the general public with a call to action to join us.

Main Projects / Activities

• Advancing children’s rights legislation
• Nation-Wide Young Ambassadors Program for the cause of children
• UNICEF Israel Youth Leadership Program
• University Student Activists
• Leveraging UNICEF’s global technical expertise for Israeli children
• Direct marketing to make UNICEF a household name
• Corporate donations to save children around the world
• Partnering with Israeli’s leading philanthropists

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

UNICEF's global expertise on children's rights and welfare and the authority of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

UNICEF Israel, as the Israeli representative of UNICEF international, wants the opportunity to exchange professional knowledge and build partnerships with its colleagues in Israel and around the world working in the field of human rights.

Contact (1) Full Name
Sarit Henig
Head of the organisation
Adv. Moriel Matalon, Chair- Board of Directors