David Beckham Launches New UNICEF Fund
by The Daily Eye Team February 11 2015, 11:04 am Estimated Reading Time: 0 mins, 52 secsDavid Beckham and UNICEF are today launching a groundbreaking initiative, 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund, to protect millions of children around the world from danger. Marking Beckham’s 10th year as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, ‘7’ is David’s personal commitment over the next decade to helping the world’s most vulnerable children. Through ‘7’, David will use his powerful global voice, influence and connections to raise vital funds and encourage world leaders to create lasting positive change for children. David Beckham, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, said: “I’ve been a Goodwill Ambassador for 10 years now and I feel so honoured to be part of UNICEF’s amazing work for children. “Today, the need to help children has never been greater and since retiring I have more time and I want to do so much more. That’s why I am setting up this new fund with UNICEF. 7 represents my ongoing commitment to helping children who need it most around the world.