UNICEF and FC Barcelona unveil photography exhibit

NEW YORK, USA, 11 June 2009 Fresh from their 2009 Champions League victory, Futbol Club Barcelona yesterday launched a photography exhibition to raise awareness about the team's other passion the lives of young people living with HIV.

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The photo display, 'Life and Hopes of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Swaziland', was unveiled at UNICEF headquarters in New York by FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta and UNICEF Private Fundraising and Partnerships Director Philip O'Brien.

"I think it cements their own view of the contribution they've made in terms of the programmes they're supporting, and does it in a public way," said Mr. O'Brien. "It's a very legitimate and good thing for them to do."

The FC Barcelona Foundation, which has a long history of philanthropic activity, has been a UNICEF supporter since 2006, when the club agreed to donate €1.5 million (about $1.9 million) towards UNICEF's programmes annually. The alliance continues through 2011.

To read the full story, visit http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/spain_49970.html

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• HIV/AIDS

[ATMS97]

This is a reason why Barcelona is the best club in the world :D

[BARCAxGIRL]

Am a Fan of both ! Unicef and Barcelona :D!

[roxallanna]

Nuestro club es un orgullo!

Nosotros utilizamos el dinero para actos humanitarios, el Madrid gasta para cumplir con sus deseos egoístas... Visca el Barça!

[astArshining21]

....Barca!!!!