And donations from the Concert for Bangladesh did even more, supporting crucial field research on the control of diarrheal dehydration caused by drinking unsafe water. During the Bangladesh crisis, aid workers discovered that a solution called "oral rehydration therapy," or ORT - a simple packet of salts and sugars, with a bit of potassium added - was a low-cost lifesaver. ORT is now used widely and has saved millions of kids' lives.

More than three decades later, the beautiful sounds of the Concert for Bangladesh still reverberate to the benefit of young people throughout the developing world. To the musicians and music lovers whose generosity has made this long-playing success possible, please accept the heartfelt thanks of UNICEF and the children we serve.

Charles J. Lyons
President, U.S. Fund for UNICEF