Manchester United have renewed their partnership with children’s charity UNICEF – the longest running of its kind between a sporting organisation and a global charity – by committing £1million towards vital child protection work.
The commitment will see £500,000 spent on essential work to protect children in Vietnam where 20% are vulnerable to abuse, exploitation and neglect.
The funding will be used to support orphans who have been involved in child labour or trafficking and others who live on the street.
United manager David Moyes was proud and delighted at the news of the renewed UNICEF partnership.
“In my short time as Manchester United manager I have already travelled halfway around the world and witnessed first-hand the Club’s unbelievable fan base”, Moyes announced at the club’s Aon training complex.
“Together I am confident we will help United for UNICEF raise another £1million.”
United for UNICEF has risen over £3million and helped more than 3.4million vulnerable children worldwide over the last 13 years.
“We are immensely proud of our long-standing partnership with Manchester United and the continued commitment from the club and its fans to improving the lives of vulnerable children across the world,” said David Bull, executive director of UNICEF.
“UNICEF relies entirely on voluntary donations and partnerships like United for UNICEF, and we are delighted that Manchester United has renewed this partnership for a further three years, helping us make a lasting difference to the lives of many more children.”
Manchester United will raise £1million over the next three years through a variety of activities and with the support of fans from around the world.
The first fundraising event will be the annual star-studded United for UNICEF Gala dinner on Thursday November 21.
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