UNICEF Philanthropic partners promote education The Cathal Ryan Trust

NEW YORK/DUBLIN - 28 February 2011: Danielle Ryan, representative of the Cathal Ryan Trust, discusses the Trust's $14 million contribution to UNICEF in support of education and health initiatives in Sri Lanka.
The two-year partnership with the Trust, based in Ireland, will support a range of integrated education and health initiatives in the South Asian island nation. The Trust was founded in memory of the late Cathal Ryan, a highly successful Irish businessman who spent time in Sri Lanka in the late 1970's.

"Creating more enhanced learning opportunities for the most disadvantaged children brings the world closer to achieving our goal of education for all," said Saad Houry, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director. "By investing in the best possible education for all boys and girls, the corporate and philanthropic community is being strategic about the return on its investment."

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