easyJet and UNICEF celebrate Global Education Initiatives: What you need to know?

Written By: Paramita Sarkar

Paramita Sarkar

Story-telling has been one of my favourite passtimes and when it is about travel, every other activity seems to fall short. I started my journey as a freelancer close to two decades ago having worked with various online portals inclduding Sambhar Stories, Thirllophilia and so on. Down the years, life has rewarded me with experiences, only adding to my writing practice. Even though teaching has been my primary profession and passion, choosing the job of a travel journalist was not quite dilemmatic when selected by the esteemed editorial team of Travel And Tour World. Knowing and letting readers know about the quaint yet intriguing desintions across the globe through writing is something I always cherish and put in my best endeavour to.

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December 8, 2024 12:04 AM

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easyJet and UNICEF have launched their landmark 50^th onboard collection campaign, aimed at raising crucial funds for education programs worldwide.

This initiative, part of their flagship ‘Every Child Can Fly’ campaign, supports UNICEF’s goal of ensuring every child’s right to learn by 2030.

This winter, nearly nine million easyJet passengers traveling across more than 72,000 flights in 32 countries will have the opportunity to contribute to this cause.

The six-week campaign underscores a decade-long partnership that has raised over £17 million since 2012, directly benefiting millions of children through UNICEF’s transformative work in education, emergency relief, and disease prevention.

Michael Brown, Director of Cabin Services at easyJet, highlighted the significance of this milestone:
“It is a privilege to launch our 50^th onboard collection for UNICEF this winter.

We are incredibly grateful to our customers for their kindness and generosity and to our fantastic crew who make these collections possible.

Together, we have helped change the lives of countless children across the world.”

The funds raised will support UNICEF’s education programs, including digital learning initiatives aimed at reaching 148.6 million children by 2025.

These programs address critical challenges, such as the global learning crisis, where seven out of ten 10-year-olds are unable to read simple text or perform basic mathematics.

Mohini Raichura-Brown, UNICEF’s Chief Partnerships Officer, commended the collaboration: “This winter, we are proud to launch our 50^th collection with easyJet.

The generosity of easyJet customers and crew has already helped UNICEF reach more than 169 million children, providing them with educational materials and opportunities for quality, inclusive learning, even during emergencies.”

The campaign includes stories like that of Khadija, a child in Afghanistan benefiting from a UNICEF-established classroom in her village.

Her determination to learn and help her classmates reflects the transformative power of education.

Since its inception, the easyJet-UNICEF partnership has demonstrated the collective impact of aviation and philanthropy, paving the way for a brighter future for children worldwide.

Passengers onboard easyJet flights this winter are encouraged to contribute and make a lasting difference.