The airline launched the appeal across its pan-European network of flights spanning more than 30 countries, in response to the worsening situation for the children who are caught up in the current crisis and as an extension of its wider ‘Change for Good’ partnership with UNICEF.

All of the money raised through the appeal is helping UNICEF to provide vital support to the hundreds of thousands of children both remaining in Syria and also those struggling to survive in refugee camps in the five neighbouring countries. This support includes providing safe drinking water, essential vaccines, nutrition, clothing and protection.

The money collected from the donations is also helping UNICEF to give children who have had to flee their homes the chance to get back to school, continue their education and regain their childhood.

  • Just £2 will provide six children with school exercise books so they can continue their education

  • £5 will provide a family of seven in Syria with clean water for a week

Carolyn McCall, easyJet’s Chief Executive said:

""As the UK’s largest airline, we are in a very strong position to make a real difference to the lives of so many children in Syria and I’d like to thank our passengers for their continuing generosity and support in enabling us to do so via easyJet’s onboard collections.

""In just six weeks they have given a staggering amount – over £200,000 and we are really proud to be supporting UNICEF - one of the most well-known and well respected children’s organisations in the world.  It’s great to see everyone at easyJet getting behind the partnership to ensure its success and really help UNICEF to make a difference.""

David Bull, UNICEF UK’s Executive Director said:

""As the Syria crisis enters its third year, a whole generation of children stands on a precipice and, without immediate help, risk becoming a ‘lost generation’. easyJet’s passengers have shown tremendous generosity in helping UNICEF provide life-saving care to keep the innocent children caught up in the Syrian crisis warm, safe and healthy at a time of desperate need. We are incredibly grateful for their kindness.""

As a dedicated partner, easyJet is committed to playing its part to help UNICEF’s work in this crisis and has also provided a number of seats for UNICEF staff and experts on flights to Jordan.

The Syria children’s emergency collection ran from Friday 1 February until Friday 15 March 2013 as part of easyJet and UNICEF’s wider ‘Change for Good’ partnership which launched in July 2012 in aid of UNICEF’s life-saving immunisation work.

For further information please contact:



Dagmar Dua on 01582 525252 or Dagmar.dua@easyjet.com or 



Georgina Thompson on georginat@unicef.org.uk 0207 375 6120

Notes to Editors

About easyJet:


easyJet operates Europe's No. 1 air transport network with a leading presence on Europe's top 100 routes and at Europe's 50 largest airports.

easyJet flies over 200 aircraft on more than 600 routes between over 130 airports in 30 countries. More than 300 million Europeans live within one hour's drive of an easyJet airport, more than any other airline.

The airline takes sustainability seriously. easyJet invests in the latest technology, operates efficiently and fills most of its seats which means that an easyJet passenger's carbon footprint is 22% less than a passenger on a traditional airline, flying the same aircraft on the same route.

About UNICEF:


UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation for children, working in over 190 countries to help every child realise their full potential. We work with partners to transform the lives of children everywhere. UNICEF provides health care, water, nutrition, education and protection for children. The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children are our priority. As champion of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, we work to protect and promote the rights of every child. UNICEF UK raises funds for UNICEF’s emergency and development work and advocates for lasting change for children everywhere. We are a UK registered charity, supported entirely by voluntary donations. We do not receive any money from the UN. For more information, please visit unicef.org.uk

About ‘Change for Good’:


‘Change for Good’ is UNICEF’s global initiative run in partnership with leading airlines all over the world. The airline partners include: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and easyJet in the UK. In total, ‘Change for Good’ globally has raised over £53 million for UNICEF’s work with children.