Kenya 1980 International Year of the Child

Kenya · 1980 · 50c

This stamp commemorates the International Year of the Child, as declared by the United Nations for 1979. The design features a colorful drawing by a child, depicting a person with a large sun in the background, symbolizing hope and a bright future for children worldwide.

Issued in 1980, this stamp was part of a global philatelic effort to raise awareness and funds for children's welfare, following the UN's designation of the previous year.