UNICEF Iran and Tejarat Bank launch joint fundraising campaign for Children with Disabilities

UNICEF Iran and Tejarat Bank have joined forces to launch a nationwide fundraising aimed at improving lives of children with disabilities in Iran. This initiative highlights the commitment of both organizations to promoting inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for   children with disabilities in Iran.

A Campaign for Awareness and Action

This co-branded campaign, titled “Disability is part of me, not all of me”, will run across all Tejarat Bank branches, ATMs, Tejarat Bank customer clubs, and digital platforms, encouraging the public to donate to UNICEF.  Designed to raise awareness and foster a supportive environment, the campaign’s messages emphasize empowerment, dignity, and inclusion for children with disabilities.

How UNICEF Supports Children with Disabilities in Iran?

UNICEF is working alongside the Iranian government to provide quality, inclusive education for children with disabilities through several initiatives, including:

• Improving the capacity of pre-primary and primary teachers to provide timely interventions for children with disabilities in mainstream schools.
• Expanding the coverage and quality of national screening systems for early disability detection and referral.
• Promoting the adoption of disability-inclusive data collection methods at institutional levels and establishing functional data management systems for disability-related information.
• Facilitating access to assistive technologies and developing a national assistive technology innovation cluster within Iran’s innovation ecosystem to enhance access for children with disabilities.
• Strengthening the capacity of adolescents with disabilities to acquire relevant employability skills and supporting their transition to meaningful employment.
• Enhancing national intersectoral collaboration on the rights of children with disabilities.
• Combating stigma and discrimination against children with disabilities through social behavioral change initiatives.

A Strong Partnership for Children’s Rights

Between 2018 to 2021, UNICEF Iran and Tejarat Bank collaborated on several impactful initiatives, including the procurement of lightweight nebulizers for children with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and the provision of essential water quality equipment for flood-affected populations in Golestan and Khuzestan provinces. Building on this success, the two organizations renewed their partnership in August 2023, reaffirming their commitment to improving children’s health, education and well-being over three years.  

By combining their resources and expertise, UNICEF Iran and Tejarat Bank are committed to making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children with disabilities, ensuring they receive the care, support, and opportunities they deserve.