Since 2017, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has held a fundraising gala every spring to recognize and raise funds for global calamities supported by UNICEF, a United Nations agency focused on providing developmental aid to children worldwide. This tradition has brought together various members of our community, allowing us to expand our worldview and make a difference for those in need. For our seventh annual event, the UNICEF at UIUC Gala Committee has chosen to highlight Pakistan. Join us for UNICEF at UIUC's seventh annual Gala "Unified for Climate Justice: Uplifting Pakistan".
This event will be held in person at the Illini Union in Champaign, Illinois on March 25, 2023, beginning at 7:00 pm CST. Event attendees will leave more knowledgeable about UNICEF's work to promote and protect the family and children in Pakistan. Pakistan’s 2022 monsoon season has affected over 33 million people and flooded over 15% of the entire country. Families have been separated and over 20.6 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Flood damages are expected to total nearly $30 billion.
