UNICEF

UNICEF and the Geneva Marathon

Water - it is not only essential for runners, but also for every person across the world. One challenge over the next century is to make sure that we all have access to clean drinking water. During the Geneva Marathon water will play a key role for runners keeping them hydrated throughout their race. Since 2010 the Geneva Marathon has supported UNICEF by raising funds for water programmes. This year some of the collected funds will be dedicated to the construction of hydraulic water pumps which are used by UNICEF in emergencies and in countries that are hit by disasters.
 
Our donation to UNICEF

For the 6th annual Geneva Marathon, the organisers have pledged 5% of the full and half marathon as well as the women's race registration fees to UNICEF. In addition, all registration fees from the Children's Run will also be donated to UNICEF. The cooperation between the organisers of the Geneva Marathon and UNICEF was solidified in 2010, when the name of the event was changed to “Geneva Marathon for UNICEF”.  UNICEF will also have an information booth at the event to provide competitors and spectators with more information on their important projects..

The participants will be invited to make an additional donation to UNICEF, either while registrating online or at the event itself.

Further information regarding other fund raising activities will follow. Marathon participants are invited to submit fundraising ideas to the Geneva Marathon event committee.

For more information about Geneva Marathon’s partnership with UNICEF, please visit www.unicef.ch/genevamarathon.

About l'UNICEF

UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) is the world's leading organisation protecting the rights of children and young people. Around the world, children's rights are being denied on a daily basis, including in emergencies such as natural disasters and conflict.

UNICEF is working in more than 190 countries to protect children's right to be educated, to be healthy, to a childhood, to be treated fairly and to be heard. UNICEF works with local communities, partners and governments to ensure these rights are upheld.

UNICEF is represented in Switzerland by the Swiss Committee for UNICEF. Just like the other 36 national committees in the industrialised countries, the Swiss Committee for UNICEF contributes to the funding of UNICEF’s programmes in developing countries.

The Swiss Committee for UNICEF was founded in 1959 as an association with the aim to collect funds and advocate for children’s rights. The Swiss Committee is funded entirely by voluntary donations made by individuals, businesses and foundations and the sale of greeting cards and gifts.  

www.unicef.ch