# Halloween Charity Crafts The UNICEF Create-A-Character Contest Raises Money for Hungry Children By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicef-createacharacter-contest References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/unicef-create-a-character.php) & [contest.trickortreatforunicef.org](https://contest.trickortreatforunicef.org/rules) The UNICEF Create-A-Character Contest offers yet another creative way to entice young ones to help raise money for a good cause while enjoying the festivities of Halloween. Last year it was a [hi-tech UNICEF box](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicef-trick-or-treat-box)that allowed people to donate online, now it is a box that encourages children's creativity and imagination. Designed to [help feed children around the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-hunger), three lucky individuals who participated in the UNICEF Create-A-Character Contest will have their boxes included in the limited edition 2013 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Box Collection. This contest helps to teach children that not everyone is as lucky as they are and that with a little effort (which can be fun), they can help these unfortunate individuals in a big way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creativity for Charity:** The UNICEF Create-A-Character Contest is a creative way to raise money for charity through Halloween festivities. - **Engaging Children in Philanthropy:** The contest encourages children to understand the importance of helping others and making a difference at a young age. - **Interactive Donation Methods:** The UNICEF box and Create-A-Character Contest provide interactive ways to donate and engage with the cause. ### Where This Applies - **Nonprofit Organizations:** Nonprofit organizations can leverage interactive and creative campaigns like the UNICEF Create-A-Character Contest to engage young donors and raise funds. - **Education and Children's Products:** Companies in the education and children's products industries can create similar contests or initiatives to teach children about philanthropy and social responsibility. - **Technology and Fundraising Platforms:** Technology companies and fundraising platforms can develop innovative solutions like the hi-tech UNICEF box to make charitable donations more accessible and engaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Children-Focused Design Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-artists-design-contest.md) - [Autumnal Grocer Fundraising Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkins-for-a-purpose.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Food-Inspired Costume Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraft-natural-cheese.md) - [Spooky Halloween-Themed Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-advent-calendar.md) - [Data-Driven Charity NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-kingdoms.md) - [Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading.md) - [Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-treat-box.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md)