You need to get up in the morning and say, 'Boy, I'm going to - in my own stupid way - save the world today.'

Corporate partners help UNICEF fund our programmes for children, advocate with us on their behalf, or facilitate our work through logistical, technical, research or supply support.

UNICEF has repeatedly called on governments to ensure basic services for children and this includes providing food where the need exists.

Northern Uganda presents a situation of extraordinary violation of the rights of children.

Children have in the past and continue to influence policy makers.

What is needed now are increased efforts to promote youth participation and commitment; more services aimed at youth; more parental involvement; more education and information, using schools and other sites; more protection for girls, orphaned children and young women;and more partnerships with people with HIV and AIDS.

I came into a strong organization, and I hope I strengthened it more and expanded its capacity to deal with some of the challenges that might not have seemed as great 10 years ago, such as H.I.V., AIDS and children affected by war.