UNICEF stories

Digital Catapult has a new Chief Financial Officer
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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UK-based Digital Catapult appoints David Bletso as new CFO, bringing significant experience from roles at Vue Entertainment & UNICEF.

NTT sinks to $41 million loss in New Zealand business
Mon, 10th Oct 2022
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financial results
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NTT New Zealand has reported a $41.5 million loss for the year to the end of March 2022, driven by a $25 million write-down of goodwill.

AI-driven GiveTech expands globally, helping charities innovate in fundraising
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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Australian GiveTech startup Dataro has announced its AUD 2.5 million seed funding round led by Basis Set Ventures, Black Sheep Capital, and Save The Children.

UNICEF launches Innovation Fund
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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3d printing
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startups
UNICEF has announced the launch of an Innovation Fund that will enable Kiwi tech start-ups to help improve the lives of vulnerable children.

Facebook joins the fight against Ebola with three initiatives
Fri, 7th Nov 2014
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Facebook launches trio of initiatives to combat Ebola, including donations, education, and communication aid for West Africa.

Cyber crime as big as the drugs trade
Mon, 6th Aug 2012
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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norton
Cybercrime’s global impact now matches drug trafficking, costing USD $388bn annually with over a million victims daily. Emerging markets most affected.

Facebook and Twitter going down the toilet
Tue, 15th Nov 2011
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digital entertainment
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twitter
Facebook and Twitter users are joining a campaign by ToiletDay.org to post about the global toilet shortage in support of World Toilet Day this Saturday.

Inspired gifts for those in need
Mon, 23rd Nov 2009
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support
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unicef
New Zealanders can do their bit for children in the developing world this Christmas by posting a UNICEF widget to their Web site or blog.

UNICEF New Zealand goes 'Under Cover' to save lives
Fri, 30th Oct 2009
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children
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prevention
UNICEF New Zealand launches 'Under Cover' campaign to raise NZD $385,000 for life-saving bed nets, targeting malaria prevention in children.