258. Ukrainian Refugee Crisis + How UNICEF is Activating the Next Generation of Philanthropists - Casey Rotter

Meet Casey. You asked how to help our Ukrainian friends, so we went straight to the mothership of humanitarian relief for an epic chat with UNICEF. Casey's breaking down the org's scope, programs and how they're helping Ukrainian kids right now - and they need our help, Do Gooders🤝 She's also sharing details about the next generation of UNICEF global activists, donors and rabid fans with UNICEF NextGen, who are community volunteers raising money and moving mountains to help kids feel safe and live vibrantly.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Casey’s story and journey to where she is today (4:22)
• Overview of UNICEF and their scope of work (5:00)
• How is UNICEF providing aid to children and their families, specifically right now in Ukraine (11:00)
• UNICEF USA Next Gen (18:00)
• Millennial engagement in philanthropy is focused on poly capital (25:00)
• Leadership team across across 9 countries (27:00)
• Getting activated with UNICEF’s programs (30:00)
• How UNICEF Next Gen has responded to the crisis in Ukraine and the many crises around the world (33:00)
• A powerful moment of philanthropy in Casey’s life (43:00)
• Casey’s One Good Thing (45:00)

For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/258

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