Jan 30, 2025 · Leo Messi, a football star for FC Barcelona and the Argentine national team, is considered one of the best and most respected players of his generation. He has won FIFA's Player of the Year award, the Ballon d'Or, six times.

Aug 24, 2024 · Messi has a long history with UNICEF, since it was that organization the one to sponsor, for the first time, the FC Barcelona jersey. He has continually committed to the UNICEF cause. For example, in February 2019, Messi’s foundation contributed €200,000 to UNICEF projects in Kenya.

Messi was appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2010. He is focused on campaigns supporting HIV prevention, education, and the social inclusion of disabled children. Mr. Messi founded the...

Jan 14, 2025 · His foundation, the Leo Messi Foundation, collaborates with UNICEF on projects aimed at improving healthcare and education access for children in need. From funding new classrooms in Syria to supporting rehabilitation programs for children with disabilities, Messi’s efforts span across borders.

Jan 30, 2023 · The recent star of the 2022 World Cup champion team, Lionel Messi, has done a lot to help end global poverty. In addition to being an ambassador for UNICEF since 2010, Messi has created his own non-profit organization called the Leo Messi Foundation and has done many acts of charity on his own.

Mar 11, 2010 · The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today unveiled Argentine soccer genius Lionel Messi as its newest Goodwill Ambassador at a ceremony in Barcelona, where he plays club football.

Dec 28, 2016 · DAMASCUS/BUENOS AIRES, 2 May 2017 – UNICEF has installed 20 new prefabricated classrooms in Tartus, Syria, and rural areas of Damascus, thanks to a generous donation from the Leo Messi Foundation. The donation has enabled more than 1,600 Syrian children affected by the conflict to attend school with fully furnished classrooms.

Aug 9, 2015 · Messi participated in an event in Argentina over the weekend called "A sun for the kids," in which he donated nearly half a million dollars, according to Argentine TV station TN. A program...

Dec 31, 2013 · Here are three footballers who care about global poverty: 1. Lionel Messi: Argentine Footballer Lionel Messi became UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2011. Messi concentrates on areas dealing mostly with children’s rights. In Nov. of 2013, Messi held a campaign with UNICEF to celebrate his son turning 1.

Lionel Messi donates nearly half a million to UNICEF to help children. Since 2004, he has contributed his time and finances to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), an organisation with which Barcelona also have a strong association.