UNICEF canvassing door-to-door in Brandon
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This article was published 13/03/2021 (1892 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Despite the pandemic, UNICEF canvassers are currently going door-to-door in Brandon to solicit donations for the children’s charity.
While concern has been raised in some local forums about the legitimacy of the campaigners, UNICEF communications manager Emily O’Connor confirmed Friday the charity has been fundraising in the city door-to-door.
“In Brandon, we continue to assess the current situation and adjust our fundraising efforts to keep everyone safe. We have cautiously resumed our Door-to-Door fundraising while adhering to public health guidelines,” an emailed statement from O’Connor reads.
Brandon police public information officer Sgt. Kirby Sararas also confirmed the canvassers are from UNICEF.
O’Connor said the charity is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation with its in-person fundraising effort but said door-to-door fundraising is an important part of its funding.
“We rely entirely on donations to support programs that provide necessities like food, safe water and shelter to help us reach children with healthcare, vaccines, children protection and education. Now more than ever, donor support remains vital to procuring and supplying COVID-19 vaccines to those, who protect and care for children in 92 low- and lower middle-income countries,” she said.
“Our canvassers receive comprehensive training, which allows them follow safety measures while speaking on behalf of UNICEF Canada about our mission and fundraising program.”
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