2.  An experienced technology executive in the
financial services industry, Rao Chalasani most
recently held the position of chief technology
officer with Bank of America (BofA) Merrill
Lynch in New York, NY. In addition to his
professional endeavors, Rao Chalasani
dedicates his time and resources to
organizations such as UNICEF.
UNICEF has been working in Ukraine to assist
the children and families affected by the
ongoing conflict that has displaced hundreds
of thousands of individuals from their homes
and communities.

3.  As part of its efforts, the organization has
been distributing safe drinking water and
emergency health kits, as well as hygiene
and school supplies.
In addition to addressing the day-to-day
needs of displaced Ukrainians, UNICEF
operates several psycho-social outreach
programs in affected Ukrainian
communities and provides training to
school psychologists who will offer
counseling to children and their caregivers.

4.  The organization is also in the process of
developing 12 community protection
centers that will eventually serve over
30,000 people. More details about
UNICEF’s work in Ukraine and information
about how you can support the cause
can be found at www.unicef.org.