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Tuesday, December 1, 2020 a virtual event presented by
welcome letter Dear Friends,
Welcome to UNICEF Changemaker, our virtual gathering in this unprecedented year. We are so pleased to have you join us!
The importance of UNICEF’s work for children has never been more urgent. UNICEF’s COVID-19 response has helped keep vulnerable children safe, provided digital learning for children at home, and accelerated access to life-saving supplies. UNICEF is poised to take a global leadership role in the procurement and supply of COVID-19 vaccines when they are available. As the global leader in vaccine distribution and the largest vaccine buyer in the world, UNICEF procures more than 2 billion doses of vaccines annually for routine immunizations and outbreaks in nearly 100 countries.
UNICEF continues to have an impact on a global scale. Earlier this year, for instance, the World Health Organization officially certified the African region as wild polio-free. Since UNICEF joined the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, worldwide polio cases have been reduced by 99.9 percent.
The real change makers are people like Adama, a vaccinator in Mali working on the frontlines in rural communities that would not otherwise have access to vaccines. We are gathering to celebrate the thousands of people like him who work tirelessly to serve the needs of the world’s children. You are a change maker, too. The critical work of UNICEF depends on what we do together to realize our shared vision of a world that upholds the rights of all children and helps every child thrive. Thank you for your unwavering support during this urgent moment in history.
Dolores Rice Gahan, D.O.
Co-Chair of the Board
UNICEF USA
Ewout Steenbergen
Co-Chair of the Board
UNICEF USA
Michael J. Nyenhuis
President & CEO
UNICEF USA
A Word From Dear Friends,
On behalf of Johnson & Johnson and UNICEF USA, thank you for making the 2020 Changemaker: A Benefit for Children virtual event one to remember!
Thinking back to the beginning of the year, we couldn’t have foreseen the extent that COVID-19 was going to stop the world in its tracks. Over the past 11 months, thriving metropolises ground to a halt, health systems were strained to the brink of collapse and social distancing became a normal part of everyday life. At the same time, we experienced economic uncertainty and demand for racial and social justice.
While 2020 has brought these challenges to the forefront, it also has sparked an inspiring response. Humanity is bringing the best of what we have to address the obstacles that have crossed our paths. This is what UNICEF Changemaker is all about—recognizing the heroes who served on the frontlines throughout this turbulent time.
From doctors and nurses to midwives and community health workers, the global health community has put forth a truly remarkable effort. Now, they are counting on us to continue supporting them as we combat the coronavirus and build back our health systems to be stronger and more equitable than ever before.
At Johnson & Johnson, we share UNICEF USA’s belief that if we break down barriers faced by frontline health workers, we will advance health for everyone, everywhere. Through the training and empowerment of frontline health workers and providing innovative tools that help vulnerable women and children, fantastic progress has been made – but we are just getting started.
We are truly living in an extraordinary time. As we look ahead, I am energized that together we can continue to shine a light on children and families in need, driving even greater impact in 2021 and beyond.
Joaquin Duato
Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee Johnson & Johnson
Member, Board of Directors UNICEF USA
EVENT LEADERSHIP
Regional Co-Chairs Brenda Bancel
Max Duckworth
Kimberli Macpherson
Elena Marimo Berk
Jeannette Hsu
Selwyn Rayzor
Ginny Brewer
Sippi Khurana, MD
Lucy Brewer
Toni Ko
NextGen Chairs Victoria Edwards
Christine Lico
Emily
Watts Johnson, MD
Stephen
Wang
Danielle Simmons
Host Committee Natasha Berg
Ray C. Fish Foundation
Christine M.J. Oliver
Lynn Belluardo
Jude Fitzgerald
Amy & Rob Pierce 

Susan & Dan Boggio
Joyce Goss
Aleem Ramji
Michele & Pat Boushka
Ann & Tod Holmes
Lisle Richards
Rob & Amy Brown
Harleen Hunjan
Hilary & Sean Scott
Sheilah Burnham
Stacey Kenealy
Will Seibold
Livia Cheung
Katya Khazei
Faizal Sheriff
Marcelo De Santis
Michelle Kim
Christine Stonbely
Carlton DeWoody
Brittany Letto
Alexandra Green Walter
Habiba & Ali Dhanani
Susan Littlefield
Margaret Alkek Williams
Bill Dietz
Lailee Mavadat
Randa & Charles Williams
Allie Dinielli
Dave & Emily Merjan
Kelly Wilson
Dr. Emmett & Bridget Doerr
Lauren Moore
Samiah Zafar
SPONSORS Presenting Sponsor
manitarian
Hu
Kimberli & D.G. Macpherson
Christine M.J. Oliver
Champion American Airlines
Ariadne Getty Foundation
Susan Littlefield & Martin Roper
Brenda & Stéphane Bancel
Kaia Miller Goldstein &
Live Nation
Elena Marimo Berk & Derek Drummond
Jonathan Goldstein
Gloria Principe & John O’Farrell
The Craigie Family Foundation
Neil & Mindy Grossman
S&P Global
Bill & Cindee Dietz |
Richard Hirayama
Kerry & Brendan Swords
Toni Ko
WarnerMedia
Max Duckworth & Sarah Godlewski
Amy Kuehner
Margaret Alkek Williams
Barbara & Michael Eisenson
G. Barrie Landry, Landry
Randa & Charles Williams
Heartland Produce, Co.
Fortive & The Lico Family
Family Foundation
Protector Abbott
Dolores & Thomas Gahan
Prudential Financial
Wasan & Kasim Alfalahi
Desiree Gruber & Kyle MacLachlan
V
Alston & Bird, LLP
Hallmark
Julia & George Argyros
Mr. & Mrs. Franklin W. Hobbs
Selwyn Rayzor & Rich Moses
andana Radhakrishnan & Sangeet Pillai
Ann & Tod Holmes
Stephen & Tamrah Schaller O’Neil
BD
Yasmin Ibrahim & Omer Ismail
Hilary & Sean Scott
Susan & Dan Boggio
L’Oréal Luxe
Wendy Stapleton
Ginny & Charles Brewer & Family
Medela
Marjolein & Ewout Steenbergen
Kate & Chuck Brizius
Merck & Co., Inc.
Christine & George Stonbely
Sheilah & Matt Burnham
NCR
Daniella
Chardan
Purvi & Harsh Padia
Alexandra & H. Glen Walter IV
Mary Louise Cohen
Paramount Pictures
Emily Watts & Alfred Johnson
Habiba & Ali Dhanani
Amy & Rob Pierce
Samiah Zafar & Minhaj Patel
Nancy Bard & Don Baer
Patricia & Alex Farman-Farmaian
Plum Spring Foundation
Lynn & Steven Belluardo
Jude Fitzgerald
Suzanne & Bill Plybon
Leah Bishop & Gary Yale
Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Ana Maria Gordon
Aleem Ramji
Michele & Pat Boushka
Joyce Goss
Karuna &
Rob & Amy Brown
Claire & Mark Haidar
Carrie D. Rhodes-Nigam &
Travis Brown & Teresa Barger
Nicole & Andrew Hayek
Livia Cheung & Charlie Choi
Jill & Michael Hayford
RSM
Alexi & Steven Conine
Jeannette Hsu
Susan & Fayez Sarofim
Rose Cullen
Drs. Garfield & Jakeen Johnson
Drs. Akhil & Aparna Sharma
Rania & Jamal Daniel
Sippi & Ajay Khurana
Asher & Kendra Simon
Datasite
Eileen & Kase Lawal
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &
Stephanie Argyros
V
itale & David Biro
Ray C. Fish Foundation
ocate
Adv
Shelly Dee
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The Hoglund Foundation
V
Sterling McDavid & Carey Dorman
V
iresh Rawal
ishal Nigam
S LLP
U
Flom LLP
Marcelo De Santis & Ana Paula Mizrahi
Dave & Emily Merjan
Latha Sundram & Kim Anehall
Discovery, Inc.
Martha Metz & Tina Trott
Barbera Hale Thornhill
Dr. Emmett & Bridget Doerr
Joanie & Ed Michaels
V
Ceylan & Peter Eatherton
Moda Operandi
Weintraub Family Foundation
eOne
Susan & David Nethero
Jenn Weizenecker
Mimi & Ian Edmonds
Michael J. Nyenhuis
Sherrie & David Westin
The Enrico Foundation
The Oristaglio Family
Kelly Wilson
David M. Ernick
Denise & Jim Poole
Melody Wilder Wilson & David Wilson
oya Financial
Sponsors listed as of November 23, 2020
NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Co-chairs
President and CEO
Secretary
Dolores Rice Gahan, D.O.* Michael J. Nyenhuis
Ewout Steenbergen
Mindy Grossman
Treasurer
Assisant Treasurer
Assistant Secretary
Brett D. Robinson
Alpha Conteh
Anucha Browne
Michele Walsh
John A Herrmann
Franklin W. Hobbs
Andrew Hohns, Ph.D.
Téa Leoni
Dikembe Mutombo
John O'Farrell
David Sable*
Henry S. Schleiff
Shahriar Shahida
Elizabeth Smith
Bernard Taylor
Sherrie Rollins Westin
Kelly Wilson*
Directors Robert T. Brown
Gary M. Cohen
Joaquin Duato
Philippe Gilbert
Mindy Grossman
Hilary Gumbel*
Carol J. Hamilton*
*Advisor to the Changemaker Virtual Event
EVENT PARTICIPANTS Performances
Sofia Carson UNICEF ambassador
Liam Payne UNICEF supporter
P!nk UNICEF ambassador
Katy perRy UNICEF goodwill ambassador
Ndlovu Youth Choir
Special Performer
Special Appearances
Halima Aden UNICEF Ambassador
Orlando Bloom UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
gemma chan UNICEF supporter
Charli X Dixie D’Amelio UNICEF supporters
Billie Eilish
UNICEF supporter
Finneas UNICEF supporter
Pau Gasol
UNICEF Ambassador, spain
Laurie Hernandez UNICEF supporter
George Howell
UNICEF Southeast Regional Board Member
Danielle Kang UNICEF supporter
Kofi Kingston
UNICEF supporter
Heidi Klum
UNICEF supporter
Special Appearances
Téa Leoni UNICEF USA National Board Member
UNICEF Ambassador
Alyssa Milano
UNICEF Ambassador
Naomi Osaka
UNICEF supporter
Justin H. Min
UNICEF supporter
Satou Sabally
UNICEF supporter
Featuring Joyce Chisale
K.I.N.D. Fund Scholar
Dr. Carlos Navarro Colorado
Principal Advisor, Public Health Emergencies, UNICEF
JOaquin Duato
Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee, Johnson & Johnson
Member, Board of Directors, UNICEF USA
Henrietta H. Fore
Executive Director, UNICEF
Sam Mort
Chief of Communication, Advocacy & Civic Engagement
UNICEF Afghanistan
Michael J. Nyenhuis
President and CEO, UNICEF USA
Harry Santa-Ollala
Auctioneer, Master of Ceremonies, Fundraising Consultant
Noala Skinner
Representative, UNICEF Zambia
Youth voices Alex
Alexandria
Alyssa
Asuna
Dante
Ernest
Hamdi
Hellen
Israel
Magartu
Mahider
Matthew
Nishimwe
Nkosi
Olivia
Peter
Seva
Shaan
Viena
Live inspired gifts
$38,520
Emergency Truck UNICEF leads or co-leads disaster relief efforts around the world in the areas of Nutrition; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; Education, and Child Protection. By selecting the donation of a 4-wheel drive vehicle, you could enable UNICEF’s field officers to speed urgent supplies to a region fighting an emergency, reaching children in even the most inaccessible urban and rural communities.
$10,000 Protect a Health Care Worker Kit Health workers are key to our work across the globe. Now more than ever, it is clear that we need to support them as they work on the frontlines to keep children safe and healthy. By buying this gift, you can help make sure that health workers are protected when they put themselves at risk to help the most vulnerable children and families. Your gift of $10,000 can provide:
• 163 pairs of protective boots needed to go wherever vulnerable children are endangered
• 8,150 surgical masks to prevent contamination between patients and doctors (50 masks per kit)
• 163 coveralls to protect a health worker's skin and clothing from viral transmission and other dangerous materials • 163 respiratory masks to help keep health workers from breathing in hazardous or infectious airborne particles
• 163 pairs of gloves to promote hand hygiene and reduce contamination
$5,000
Community Water Pumps Each day, more than 700 children under-5 die from unsafe, contaminated water. By purchasing 13 of these durable water pumps, you will be providing 13 communities with access to safe, clean water—and the chance to stay healthy.
$2,500
School-in-a-Box
Your gift of $2,500 could provide 13 UNICEF School-in-a-Boxes that could help 520 children continue their education during times of emergency and conflict. Materials for an entire classroom are packed into a large portable aluminum case, including a clock, markers and flipchart and an inflatable globe for geography lessons. The inside lid of the box doubles as a blackboard when coated with the special paint included in the kit. This UNICEF Inspired Gift also contains resources for teachers — including those who teach children with disabilities.
$1,000
Warm Blankets
Your gift of $1,000 could provide 158 thermal fleece blankets that will help keep children snug and warm. These fleece blankets offer crucial protection in emergency situations or harsh winter conditions.
Place a bid on our silent auction items here
Purchase an inspired gift to send resources directly to the field here
UNICEF COVID-19 RESPONSE
How is UNICEF helping to fight the coronavirus?
UNICEF has delivered tens of millions of protective items for health workers, including medical equipment, and hygiene supplies.
When a COVID-19 vaccine is ready, UNICEF will lead global efforts to procure and supply vaccine doses for 92 lower- and middle-income countries and can serve as procurement coordinator for at least 80 higher income countries.
When schools closed in 186 countries, interrupting the education of 1.29 billion students, UNICEF focused on finding ways to help children keep learning, working closely with education partners to provide high-quality remote learning and prioritize the safe reopening of schools.
By the Numbers: Results so far
73.7M
people reached with soap, water and hygiene supplies
3.7M
children treated for severe acute malnutrition
261.2M
children supported with distance/home-based learning
PPE delivered to health workers
74.7M
children, parents and caregivers provided with community-based mental health and psychosocial support
3.3M
health workers trained in infection prevention and control
To learn more visit our website at unicefusa.org/mission/covid-19
77.6M gloves
10.4M
N95 respirators
14,833
oxygen concentrators
2.4M
diagnostic tests for COVID-19
Take Action #ForEveryChild We invite you to take your commitment to UNICEF USA to the next level by advocating, fundraising, building community, and speaking out on behalf of the world’s children.
Here are two ways you can take action today:
1
In September 2020, the U.S. House unanimously passed the Global Child Thrive Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the implementation of early childhood development (ECD) in U.S. foreign assistance programs. Now, we need your help to get this bill over the finish line and passed in the Senate before the current Congressional session concludes at the end of the calendar year.
Go to act.unicefusa.org/thrive to urge your U.S. Senators to support this critical piece of legislation. The COVID-19 pandemic has put the world’s most vulnerable children at even higher risk. This is your chance to help level the playing field and show Congress that ECD is the key to providing a fair start in life #ForEveryChild.
2
Become a dedicated volunteer by joining UNICEF UNITE and connect with fellow supporters in your community. Whether it’s building relationships with Government Officials, advocating for legislative priorities, hosting a fundraiser, or spreading awareness through social media, our UNITERs are passionate about ensuring every child’s rights are protected. Join our growing community at unicefunite.org and connect with others around the country through our UNITE Facebook Group.
Reach out to our UNICEF USA Community Engagement and Advocacy Teams at volunteer@unicefusa.org for more information.