Thu, 24 January 2008 at 11:31 am

David Beckham Blogs About Sierra Leone

Soccer stud and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham just blogged about his recent trip to Sierra Leone with UNICEF. Here’s what he posted at his official website:

“I’ve just returned from visiting Sierra Leone in Africa as part of my role as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. I was honored to be invited and though I saw many problems and issues to tackle, I was heartened by the incredible and selfless work UNICEF and other agencies are doing on the ground to help. I was also humbled by the people of Sierra Leone who despite the problems they face, keep smiling and are hopeful for the future. They made me feel extremely welcome in their country and I will never forget the experience.
One in four children die in Sierra Leone before they reach the age of five and many of the diseases that children suffer can be prevented. I genuinely hope that by visiting the affected areas and spending time with some of the people there, it will draw the world’s attention towards the problems children face not only in Sierra Leone but similar situations across the world. If you want to make a donation to the fantastic work that UNICEF does then please click here.

Thank you

David”
DavidBeckham.com

Photos: David Turnley/UNICEF
Posted to: David Beckham
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# 26

Child Soldiers @ 01/24/2008 at 6:00 pm

They also have MANY child soldiers there. I now this because I study it and it’s terrible

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Child Soldiers @ 01/24/2008 at 6:00 pm

They also have MANY child soldiers there. I now this because I study it and it’s terrible

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# 28

mar @ 01/24/2008 at 7:09 pm

hes such a sweet guy

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# 29

craig stairs @ 01/24/2008 at 7:45 pm

hey david, if you care so much about these children MOVE THERE

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# 30

Bec @ 01/24/2008 at 9:41 pm

I heard Victoria Beckham spent half a million dollars on a place to store her clothes and they are asking us to donate.

Don’t get me wrong, us middle class people from developed nations are incredibly lucky and should give to the less fortunate. I just wish we got to hear that message from people who don’t often throw hundreds of thousands of dollars away on uneeded luxuries. I’d just like to hear how much the Beckhams donate before I make my mind up about them.

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# 31

yeah @ 01/25/2008 at 9:13 am

yes #29 does that mean you dont care?

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# 32

Suki @ 01/25/2008 at 5:57 pm

I’m sure they donate a lot of money and they have their one kids charity. They don’t need to run around and tell everybody how much money they had donate!

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