UNICEF: Ambassador David Beckham visits Sierra Leone

BOMBALI DISTRICT, Sierra Leone, 22 January 2008 -- Football star and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham recently completed a visit to Sierra Leone, where he travelled with UNICEF representatives to focus attention on the issue of child survival.

The trip took place during the lead-up to the release of UNICEF's yearly flagship report -- 'The State of the World's Children 2008'. This year's report cites Sierra Leone as having the highest rate of infant mortality in the world.

"In Sierra Leone, one in four children dies before reaching their fifth birthday," Mr. Beckham said. "It's shocking and tragic, especially when the solutions are simple. Saving these children's lives is a top priority for UNICEF -- and as an Ambassador, I hope I can help to draw attention to this issue across the world."

To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/sierraleone_42633.html

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[snakegotgrenades95]

can someone answer me asap??? is unicef a catholic organization ?

[unicef]

@snakegotgrenades95

No.

[TheGriffin1988]

Beckhams a nice guy who actually cares he hasnt done this for publicity because in England or we hear about Beckham is gossip and football news because thats how narrow minded the editors of gossip magazines and their readers are. The real Beckham is a good guy and dad. Btw at the end they took the spot kick illegally you have to pass it to the other forward before you can pass it back lol.

[JuelzVinna]

God bless you David Beckham

[louiselestat]

bless you and all the people who's behind you!!!

[007yahia]

great

[prblysinging]

@johnis64 2000! I was adopted from Sierra Leone in 1994 when I was 13 months old. I am hopefully planning on going back when I am 18. I heard things are better there now.

[Everlastingev]

I don't understand celebrities why cant they donate millions to the poor? Why is it so hard to give 250,000 but not to buy their exotic lavish cars or 3 thousand dollar purses. if their famous for their talent nobody gives a rats ass what they wear.

[wittyworldlee]

i love how he always does things for kids it's really selfless of him even tho he could just kick back n shower in his money :)

[mmcaleb]

good job becks!

[ASIMJ110]

@abeeraimtz LOL!

[abeeraimtz]

he is an awesome player and a really kind person!:)

[morrisonlover44]

is so sad to see the two faces of africa, the amazing world cup and how poor its really is. it really needs help.