Published 05:23 IST, May 1st 2020
Greta Thunberg donates $100,000 to UNICEF COVID-19 pandemic fund for vulnerable children
Swedish climate activist Great Thunberg on Thursday donated her Human Act Award money to UNICEF in a bid to help vulnerable children amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Swedish climate activist Great Thunberg on Thursday, April 30 donated her Human Act Award money to UNICEF in a bid to help vulnerable children amid COVID-19 pandemic. According to UNICEF, Thunberg in her statement said, “Like climate crisis, pandemic is a child rights crisis,” ding that pandemic will affect children and several or vulnerable groups most.
teen activist called on everyone to step up and join her in support of UNICE’s vital work to save children’s lives, protect thier health and help m continue ir education. Thunberg’s donation will go directly towards UNICEF’s emergency response to fight COVID-19 that include provision of soap, masks, gloves, hygiene kits, protective equipment, and or support to healthcare systems to children.
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17-year-old received Human Act Award 2020 on Earth Day this year, along with a donation of $100,000 to her foundation. She decided to donate money to UNICEF in a bid to fight against dely pandemic. Human Act, on or hand, also donated ar $100,000 to support ongoing fight, putting total amount raised to $200,000.
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Thunberg launches campaign with UNICEF
Furrmore, Thunberg also launched a child rights driven campaign with Danish NGO Human Act to support UNICEF’s efforts in dressing COVID-19 pandemic and protecting children from its direct consequences.
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According to UNICEF, campaign will work towards food shorts, strained healthcare systems, violence, and lost education. It is also being launched with initial donation from Greta Thunberg and Human Act.
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05:23 IST, May 1st 2020