FOR DAVID BECKHAM’S 50TH HE’S MAKING A FUNDRAISING APPEAL FOR UNICEF
“Some of the moments I’m most proud of in my life have been through my work with UNICEF—helping to shine a light on the challenges facing children today. That’s why, for my 50th birthday, I’m launching a special fundraiser to help UNICEF to continue to deliver life-saving aid and support to children around the world.” – David Beckham
For 20 years, David Beckham has advocated for children around the world as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador – a role that has seen him raise awareness on issues such as education, health, immunization, and protection. Today, in the lead up to his 50th birthday, he is launching a new fundraising appeal for UNICEF’s work to support the most vulnerable children.
Right now, more children are at risk and in need of humanitarian assistance than at any time in recent history– especially girls. Globally, adolescent girls are almost twice as likely as boys to lack access to education and employment, while millions of girls are at risk of harmful practices such as child marriage, female genital mutilation, violence and abuse. Leading up to his birthday, David’s social media channels will be taken over by inspirational girls from around the world, who will share their stories and the amazing work that they are doing to uplift their communities.
Donations received through the appeal will fund UNICEF programs worldwide. These programs respond to the most urgent, unmet needs of children and their families and help create long-term impact for communities so that no child is left behind.
Check out a video statement he posted to Instagram below:
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Along with turning 50, 2025 marks 20 years since David became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and 10 years since the launch of the 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund. Since its inception, the 7Fund has directly impacted over 1 million children in countries such as Nepal, Indonesia and Djibouti.
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