Event Management

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On May 21 , 2008 at 4pm in Yellowstone National Park , there will be a fundraising project to promote and support children 's education in the country . It will be a walkathon named The UNICEF Walkathon which aims to raise 21 ,000 dollars to be able to provide schools all over the world with basic school supplies and facilities . We will be inviting families , students , celebrities and athletes from all over the Metro to walk for a cause giving 10 per kilometer completed . Last May 21 , 2008 they walked the talk

. Converging at the Yellowstone National Park , they all took part in UNICEF 's Take a Walk on the Child 's Side ' Walkathon Individual walkers , groups of friends , whole companies - even pets - were given the choice to walk any of the 2 .5- , 5- , or 7 .5-kilometer segments of the walkathon . And their donations , ranging from 5 to 10 and more , poured in in support of children 's education . This will be organized by the 2nd batch of Volunteer Interns from UNICEF the half-day event aims to raise more than 20 ,000 to aid UNICEF 's efforts around the world , focusing primarily on improving the quality of education especially in the rural areas (What we do

INTRODUCTION and EVENT BACKGROUND

VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT

The vision of UNICEF is for all children around the world enjoy their rights and have a bright future within caring and protective families and communities (wwww .unicef .org

This vision can be attained through

Advocating that all children around the world have the optimal conditions necessary for growth , development and security (Help the Homeless

Widen the community of actors engaged in securing the maximum level of care for children and fulfillment of children 's rights

Demonstrate principles of transparency , effectiveness and accountability as managers of resources for all children

UNICEF work with various governments at the national , regional , and local levels (how to help the children in need . Through this system of cooperation , UNICEF seeks also the support and cooperation of NGOs and the private sector . This conglomerate encourages governors , mayors , and local leaders to build child-friendly communities . Effective communication is implemented with parents and community leaders about the rights of their children . Training of daycare workers , teachers , and health workers is conducted . Legislative actions and policy making directed towards the empowerment of children is encouraged by influencing the police , lawyers , and judges to set up a justice system sensitive to the needs of children (Brown , N Bayer , E . 2000 . UNICEF aids in developing infrastructure such as build daycare centers child-friendly schools , and health centers . We construct sanitary toilets and water systems . With the help of UNICEF , organizations are able to reach out to children --- living in the streets , working in hazardous conditions , broken the law , abused and neglected , and those caught in armed conflict and affected by strife and disasters . We offer children the chance to speak out and be heard (What is Unicef

PURPOSE /GOAL / OBJECTIVE

Unicef Walkathon (walk on the...