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A message from Sir Roger Moore KBE
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| Goodwill Ambassador Sir Roger Moore KBE greets a girl at a summer camp for orphaned children in Beijing, China. |
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Sir Roger Moore KBE shares his thoughts about the importance of legacies:
"I have had the rare privilege of seeing firsthand UNICEF's work with children around the world.
"I have met countless children who are benefiting, whose lives have been saved by UNICEF programmes. Many are living in appalling poverty, without the day-to-day essentials we take for granted. Others are bravely struggling to survive in situations of conflict.
"The work we do today is vital and lifesaving. But I have some grave concerns about the future. Though UNICEF staff and volunteers work tirelessly, the hardships that so many children face – drought, famine, war – will not go away in the foreseeable future.
"The legacies left by UNICEF supporters enable us to be there for future generations… and continue to save and uplift the lives of our world's most precious citizens in years to come."
UNICEF depends on long-term funds to ensure the survival and development of children around the world. We are, therefore, most proud to announce that international Goodwill Ambassador Sir Roger Moore KBE has given us his endorsement to promote legacy giving – so that children today and in the future have the chance of a healthy adulthood.
If you are interested in learning more about legacy giving and how vital it is for UNICEF, please contact us at Legacies@unicef.org. We will be happy to help you.
