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Michael Sandler

As Content and Social Media Director for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Michael Sandler works to develop strong narratives that bring to life UNICEF’s mission of putting children first. Michael has also served with the UN’s World Food Program as an emergency officer, developed content for publishers such as Travel + Leisure and National Geographic, and is author of numerous high-interest nonfiction books for kids. An avid cyclist, Michael coaches young New York City riders with the Star Track Youth Cycling and Mentorship Program. He studied political science at Columbia University, Spanish at the Instituto Cervantes and resides in Brooklyn.

A painting by seven-year-old Jitka Samkova of Czechoslovakia shows five girls dancing around a maypole. The word 'UNICEF' appears in the upper-left corner, a sun is in the sky and a small house is in the distance. The painting was reproduced on the first official UNICEF greeting card.
KidsNovember 14, 2016

The Greeting Card Contest That Invites Kids to Help Kids

By Michael Sandler

The very first UNICEF greeting card featured a painting by a seven-year-old girl. Proceeds helped children suffering in World War II’s aftermath. Today, U.S. kids can continue the tradition of…

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