UNA Center Re-Opens Again
We had to close for a few days last week, but will reopen on Tuesday, August 25.
UNICEF USA Launches Program in the U.S.
According to the Arizona Star, on Wednesday, August 12 UNICEF USA announced its first major program supporting children in the United States. They will be investing $1 million this year on an initiative to help U.S. cities become more child-friendly.
To read this article in full, click here.
UNA CENTER IS OPEN
Hurray! We have reopened.
Our new hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are closed on Sunday and Monday.
Face masks, gloves (available) and social distancing are required, and initially only 6 customers will be shopping at one time.
We look forward to seeing you!
One love. One Heart.
“One love. One heart.”
Bob Marley’s everlasting message about the power of love and solidarity is more important than ever as families face the COVID-19 pandemic and millions call for equality.
UNICEF is teaming up with the Marley family, Tuff Gong International and Amplified Music to reimagine the iconic song One Love – bringing people together to help children and their families recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and build a better world.
Jewellery brand and UNICEF global partner Pandora has donated US$1 million towards the UNICEF One Love activation to protect children and families from the effects of COVID-19. Please double the love and make a donation to UNICEF today.
UNA CENTER STORE CLOSURE UPDATE
We continue to be concerned for the health and safety of our customers, volunteers and staff, therefore, we will remain closed until further notice. We will happily inform you when we have a date to reopen!
The April Second Tuesday Talk and the United Nations Association of Southern Arizona Annual Fundraiser Luncheon are cancelled until further notice.
If there is a need to contact us we will be checking our email (info@unasatucson.org) and phone messages (520-881-7060).
We thank you all for your past and future support and offer our sincere best wishes during these trying times.
Nepal: Four Years On
Four years ago, a powerful earthquake and its aftershocks killed nearly 9,000 people in Nepal, a third of whom were children — a devastating moment for the country and the world.
UNICEF immediately deployed pre-positioned supplies to offer affected children and families lifesaving access to health services, safe water, and hygiene kits. In the following weeks, UNICEF carried out vaccination campaigns and set up temporary learning centers so that children could resume their education. And in the years since, UNICEF has helped vulnerable communities build resiliency against future natural disasters.
This video from our colleagues at UNICEF Nepal shows how the country is building back better.
Today, we thank you again for your incredible support. You truly made a difference for the children of Nepal.
Eri Okuma
Manager, Global Cause Partnerships
UNICEF USA
Matr Boomie Video Series on Fair Trade
Matr Boomie is one of our Fair Trade suppliers. They’ve created this video series to explain and talk about the Fair Trade movement. To watch, please click here.
A Short Video From Lucuma (Peruvian Imports)
Nativity by Richard Chaves
To view a short video of Peruvian Master Ceramicist Richard Chavez creating a nativity, please click the link here.
If UNICEF Closed Its Doors
What would happen if UNICEF closed its doors? (click here for article)