Each year on December 11^th, people worldwide celebrate UNICEF Birthday to commemorate the creation of the United Nations Children's Fund. Initially, the fund was intended to give aid to mothers and children who had been impacted by World War II, but over the years its scope broadened. UNICEF honors its ideals today by working tirelessly to provide quality healthcare, clean water and sanitation, nutritious food, education and more to the children of the world.

While UNICEF is active in nearly 200 countries and territories and its efforts are mighty, it alone cannot meet the needs of all children. Other charitable organizations exist that similarly focus on the rights and needs of the Earth’s younger generations.
 

Save the Children

Over 100 years old, Save the Children was established to help ease the suffering of children worldwide. Its mission has stayed consistent in these values over the years, and today, supporters are able to donate directly to Save the Children for the fund to use as it sees fit or through the sponsorship of individual children. Potential donors who opt for the latter option may specify what age child they would like, where the child is located and if they would like to write to the child. While donors may sponsor and build relationships with individual children, the efforts of Save the Children are community-based and will benefit the population as a whole.
 

Children’s Defense Fund

The Children’s Defense Fund, an American-based organization, strives to ensure all children in the United States have a healthy, fair, and safe start in life. A child advocacy organization, it has been working for more than four decades championing the needs of children in poverty, children of color and children with disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of stable homes, nutritious food, safe communities and quality healthcare in its efforts.

Honor the mission of UNICEF today by looking for ways to improve the lives of children in your community and the world. For information about how pediatric dental care affects a child’s health and well-being, check out Pediatric Dental Group’s website.