BBC Countryfile Magazine

What’s your LEGACY?

Sharing your love of the countrysid­e with children can enrich their lives, as can leaving a gift in your will to a good cause like Unicef

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When to love did the you feeling first start of clean countrysid­e air in your lungs, the large expanses of green rolling out in front of you? In a world full of screens and other modern distractio­ns, one of the greatest gifts you can leave a child is an appreciati­on of the great outdoors. There’s so much fun to be had in spotting wild animals, learning to navigate and identify all the diverse flora and generally giving those legs a good old stretch. It can be the simplest things that form part of the legacy you leave to your children and grandchild­ren after you’ve gone. But for millions of other children around the world, leaving a gift in your will to Unicef can make a huge difference. Founded in 1946, Unicef has been protecting and promoting children’s rights for over 70 years. Today it works in more than 190 countries. for Unicef children, is the ensuring leading that organisati­on more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisati­on. In fact, it provides vaccines for almost half of the world’s children under 5, and in 2018 alone, supported 12 million out of school children to access education. Unicef also works with UK schools, hospitals and local authoritie­s to reach 2 million children every year. So much of this is made possible thanks to gifts left in wills to Unicef. If you want to make empowering the next generation part of your legacy, it couldn’t be easier. However much you’re able to leave, your contributi­on will help Unicef be there for vulnerable children no matter where they are, whatever their need. This is your chance to build a better world for every child, alongside leaving a personal legacy for your children and grandchild­ren.

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