Manuel “Manny” Baldemor and UNICEF’s Christmas Cards is a limited-edition collection whose proceeds will go to supporting programs for vulnerable children.
UNICEF Philippines ushers in the start of the Christmas season with the joyful art of Pinoy folk artist Manuel “Manny” Baldemor—2024’s featured talent for UNICEF Christmas Cards. These cards showcase Baldemor’s beloved and vibrant depictions of Filipino culture, with proceeds supporting UNICEF’s critical programs for vulnerable children.
UNICEF is the United Nations agency dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of every child. Operating in over 190 countries, it ensures that all children, especially the most vulnerable, have the opportunity to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential.
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A Filipino artist from Paete, Laguna, Manny Baldemor established himself as a leading folk art figure with his paintings, wood prints, and wood carvings featuring simplified geometric forms and characters. Over his long career, he has participated in various national and international art exhibitions and received numerous prestigious awards.
Often present in his oeuvre are bucolic depictions of his hometown, its people, their daily activities, and the traditions that define them. Having been a part of the UNICEF Cards roster of renowned artists since the 1990s, his works have been reproduced and sold in countries around the world for almost two decades.
The 2024 limited-edition UNICEF Christmas Cards feature four artworks from Baldemor’s vast collection: Pasko sa Aming Bayan (1992), Christmas Lanterns Festival (2006), Graces from the Land (2008), and Pasko ng Pamilya Pilipino (2024).
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“My dream is for all children to be healthy and happy because they are our hope, our future. I am happy to contribute my time and talent to support UNICEF’s programs for children and I am very proud and honored to be a UNICEF artist,” shares the artist in a statement.
“It was a natural decision to have Manuel Baldemor as our contributing artist for UNICEF Christmas
Cards. His passion for sharing the joyful spirit of Filipino values and culture is apparent in every
piece he makes,” adds Carli Snyman, Chief of Fundraising and Partnerships in UNICEF Philippines. “Byvdonating through these cards, you not only get to own a piece of Baldemor’s art, you are also supporting lifesaving programs for the most vulnerable children.”
Those who get one box set of UNICEF Christmas Cards for every P1,000 donation and will receive 12 individual cards featuring Baldemor’s four artworks. The cards make for perfect canvases this holiday season, providing users with the unique joy of writing personal messages, sending Christmas cards, and making someone’s day, all while helping the most vulnerable children through UNICEF’s lifesaving programs in health & nutrition, education, protection, and emergency support.
Go to https://donate.unicef.ph/ to get your own set of UNICEF Christmas Cards today.
Photos courtesy of UNICEF.
