Support the Organization of World Children's Day – « Mate Swell » Movement

Host entity: Centre international de formation en droits humains et développement durable

Areas of expertise: Event organisation, protocol services

Application deadline: 30/10/2026

Mission and objectives

 Promote sustainable development
 Combat negative values in all their forms and social exclusion;
 Plan healthcare and strategies to eradicate environmentally-related diseases;
 Educate the public and raise awareness about humanitarian efforts
 Work to reduce the impacts of climate change on health;
 Promote food self-sufficiency and participate in community development;
 Promote social reintegration and vocational rehabilitation;
 Raise awareness about the importance of agroforestry in reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
 Establish permanent training centers and legal clinics focused on human rights and sustainable development;

Assignment context

Every child has the right to grow up in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment, with access to education, healthcare, protection, recreation and opportunities to reach their full potential. However, millions of children worldwide continue to face poverty, educational barriers, malnutrition, violence, discrimination and limited access to essential services.

World Children's Day, celebrated annually on 20 November, provides an important opportunity to promote children's rights, raise awareness of the challenges they face and encourage collective action to improve their lives.

The « Mate Swell » youth movement, hosted by the Centre international de formation en droits humains et développement durable (C.I.F.D.H/D.D.), seeks to contribute to this global initiative by mobilizing young people and communities to organize practical activities in support of children.

Through this initiative, Mate Swell aims to encourage volunteers, associations, schools, businesses and other stakeholders to take action according to their local needs and available resources. Activities may include educational and recreational events, donations of school supplies and hygiene kits, awareness campaigns, inclusive games, children's rights workshops and solidarity initiatives benefiting vulnerable children.

The campaign will be coordinated internationally, allowing volunteers from different countries to organize or support local activities while contributing to a shared global initiative.

The initiative is guided by the Mate Swell motto, “People, Not Pennies,” which emphasizes the power of collective action, solidarity and community engagement. It seeks to demonstrate that meaningful change can begin with individual contributions and grow through cooperation.

Volunteers will support community mobilization, activity planning, partnership development, resource mobilization, communication, event coordination and documentation.

Beyond the activities organized on 20 November, the initiative seeks to encourage sustained youth engagement in promoting children's rights and creating opportunities for every child to thrive.

Task description

We are seeking 50 online volunteers with an interest in children's rights, education, community development, youth engagement, humanitarian action, communication, fundraising or event management to support the preparation and implementation of World Children's Day – « Mate Swell » on 20 November 2026.

Under the supervision of the C.I.F.D.H/D.D. Executive Bureau and in collaboration with Mate Swell coordinators, local associations, schools, community leaders, businesses and other relevant stakeholders, volunteers will contribute to the following activities:

1. Community Mobilization and Volunteer Recruitment

- Recruit and mobilize at least 20 additional volunteers from their communities, networks, schools, universities or professional circles.
- Build or support a local team to participate in World Children's Day activities.
- Engage young people, parents, teachers, community organizations and other relevant stakeholders.

2. Planning and Coordination of Local Activities

- Identify potential schools, community centers, child protection organizations, orphanages, hospitals or other appropriate institutions that support children.
- Consult relevant stakeholders to identify priority needs and appropriate activities.
- Propose and help organize activities such as educational workshops, recreational events, drawing competitions, reading sessions, children's rights awareness campaigns and solidarity initiatives.
- Assist local teams in identifying suitable venues and coordinating with relevant authorities or institutions where necessary.

3. Children's Rights Awareness and Advocacy

- Promote awareness of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the importance of protecting children's dignity and well-being.
- Develop or share educational content on children's rights, access to education, health, equality, inclusion and protection from violence.
- Encourage schools and community groups to organize discussions, quizzes, drawing competitions, storytelling sessions or other educational activities.
- Promote messages against child abuse, exploitation, discrimination, bullying and child labor.

4. Resource Mobilization and Solidarity Initiatives

- Identify potential donors, sponsors and partners interested in supporting children's well-being.
- Contact individuals, businesses, schools, associations and other organizations to present the initiative.
- Encourage donations of appropriate school supplies, books, educational materials, hygiene products, toys and other essential items.
- Support fundraising or in-kind donation campaigns in collaboration with authorized local organizations.

5. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

- Identify relevant NGOs, civil society organizations, schools, child protection agencies, community groups, businesses and public institutions.
- Contact potential partners to introduce Mate Swell and explain the objectives of World Children's Day.
- Support the development of partnerships for educational activities, recreational events, donations and awareness campaigns.

6. Communication and Digital Outreach

- Develop and disseminate communication materials, including posters, flyers, social media graphics and awareness messages.
- Create and share content on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and other relevant channels.
- Promote World Children's Day and the Mate Swell initiative within local and international networks.

7. Event Implementation and Volunteer Support

- Support local coordinators in preparing activities scheduled around 20 November 2026.
- Assist with participant coordination, activity schedules, educational materials and other logistical preparations.
- Support the distribution of educational materials or donations where applicable.

8. Documentation, Media and Visibility

- Document campaign preparations, community mobilization and completed activities.
- Collect verified information on the activities organized, participating organizations and resources mobilized.
- Submit photographs, videos or other supporting materials only when obtained and shared in accordance with applicable consent and child safeguarding requirements.

9. Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

- Submit a report on assigned activities within the established deadline.
- Report the number of additional volunteers recruited, with a minimum target of 20 recruits per volunteer.
- Document the number and types of activities planned and implemented.
- Provide information on schools, associations, institutions and other stakeholders contacted.

Volunteers will receive orientation, campaign guidelines and relevant instructions from the C.I.F.D.H/D.D. before or during the assignment. All volunteers will be expected to follow the organization's standards, communicate regularly with their coordinators and respect the rights, privacy and safety of children throughout the initiative.

Skills and experience

- Previous experience in one or more of the following areas is an advantage:
- Community organizing and volunteer mobilization.
- Working with schools, youth groups or community organizations.
- Children's rights, education or child protection initiatives.
- Organizing educational, recreational or solidarity activities.
- Humanitarian or community development projects.
- Fundraising, donation collection or resource mobilization.
- NGO, civil society or volunteer activities.
- Partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
- Social media management and digital communication.
- Photography, videography or report writing.
- Event management and project coordination.
- Working with vulnerable groups or promoting social inclusion.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.