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Australia's foreign aid by the numbers

29/09/11

By Dane Moores, UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador

As Australians, we pride ourselves as a generous bunch. When disasters strike, we’re there to lend a hand. It’s the Aussie way. In fact, last year’s World Giving Index rated Australians and New Zealanders as the top givers internationally for donating their time and money.
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Work Hard, Play harder

27/09/11

By Kaitlin Bakker, UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador
Born and bred in Australia, I have naturally been given endless sporting opportunities throughout my life. I could swim before I could walk and catch before I could crawl. Read more...
It’s time to PEACE together the world

21/09/11

By Roopa Varadharajan, UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador
Wednesday 21 September is the International Day of Peace, a day which allows individuals, organisations and nations to create practical acts of peace Read more...
Finding Our Foundations

15/09/11

By Angelica Tziotis, UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador
Sitting on a bus one afternoon last year, I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on the conversation occurring between two older women sitting in the seat in front of me.
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Two visions

08/09/11

By Adelaide Rief, UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador
It can be hard to reconcile statistics and individuals, the child is one of those numbers, and yet still a living breathing human with dignity, potential and an inherent worth. A worth that’s not easily quantifiable. Read more...
A picture says a thousand words: Children fight poverty with art

06/09/11

By Mia Cox, UNICEF Australia Advocacy Intern
Working towards reducing poverty, making art and getting my girlpower on are probably my three greatest passions. Read more...