What:                The 2024 UNICEF Gala will be UNICEF USA’s national celebration of the bold 

efforts that UNICEF makes for children around the world. This year's event will kick-off 

the holiday season and shine a light on UNICEF’s work to ensure every child is healthy,     educated, respected and protected.          

Why:                 The evening is a celebration of UNICEF’s work, as well as a tribute to the outstanding 

humanitarians who make our work possible. UNICEF works in more than 190 countries 

and territories around the world and has helped save the lives of more children than any other humanitarian organization.  

Who:                Host: Laurie Hernandez, Olympic Gold Medalist, Student, UNICEF USA Ambassador,         Actress and Activist   

Special Guest Speaker: Sophia Dasser, UNICEF USA National Youth Council Member 

Co-Chairs: Minesh Bhatt and Carol J. Hamilton 

NextGen Chair: Lorena E. Gonzalez 

Opening Performance by: Fernando Varela and Broadway Youth Ensemble Choir 

Special Performance by: The Beach Boys 

DJ Set By: AMRIT 

Auctioneer:  Rob Brown, UNICEF USA National Board Vice Chair and member of     the Midwest Regional Board   

When:               Tuesday, December 3, 2024 

6:00 PM: Reception 

7:00 PM: Dinner & Program 

Where:             Cipriani Wall Street 

55 Wall Street, New York City 

Tickets:             Individual tickets are $3,000. Tables range from $30,000 – $100,000. 

Website:           https://www.unicefusa.org/gala2024 

Contact:           Alyssa Scott, UNICEF USA 617.851.7122, ascott@unicefusa.org 

About UNICEF 

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to pursue a more equitable world for every child. UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization, by providing health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. 

UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children. Together, we are working toward a world that upholds the rights of all children and helps every child thrive. For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org.