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ICC Twenty20 championship finals boost global AIDS campaign
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 24 September 2007 - The first-ever ICC Twenty20 competition came to a climax today, transforming the image of cricket and raising awareness about how children are affected by HIV and AIDS.

 

Cricket chief Malcolm Speed promotes 'the power of sport' to fight HIV and AIDS
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, 18 September 2007 - International Cricket Council (ICC) chief Malcolm Speed went to bat against HIV and AIDS at the weekend and challenged South African children to take up cricket.

 

Sri Lankan cricket stars join fight against HIV in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 14 September 2007 - Sri Lankan cricketers Kumar Sangakkara, Jehan Mubarak and Upul Tharanga have been taking time off from their duties on the pitch in the ICC World Twenty20 championships to campaign for children's rights in the global fight against HIV and AIDS.

 

ICC Twenty 20 cricket contest goes to bat against AIDS
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 12 September 2007 - The worlds of cricket and AIDS prevention united for children yesterday at the start of the ICC World Twenty 20 tournament.

 

New Zealand cricketers visit 'Little Champs' in Johannesburg township
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 6 September 2007 - It was all song and dance as sporting heroes from the cricketing world arrived at the Little Champs Sports Academy in Alexandra township.

 

Cricket stars back global AIDS campaign
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 5 September 2007 - The world's top cricket stars will support the Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS campaign at the ICC World Twenty 20 tournament in South Africa from 11-24 September.

 

Cricket chief Malcolm Speed meets Indian children living with HIV
NEW DELHI, India, 29 August 2007 - Malcolm Speed, the head of the International Cricket Council (ICC), met today with a group of Indian children living with HIV as part of an ongoing partnership to promote the global campaign, UNITE FOR CHILDREN  UNITE AGAINST AIDS .

 

Children in the red and blue colours of the global AIDS campaign take to the field in dance during the ICC Cricket World Cup. ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 hits a six for children affected by AIDS
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, 30 April 2007 - As the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 drew to a close this past weekend, the battle to help children affected by AIDS gathered new momentum thanks to the unique partnership between the International Cricket Council (ICC), UNICEF, UNAIDS and the Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS.

 

England cricket team member Stuart Broad speaks with children at Hillaby Turner's Hall Primary School in Barbados. England's bowler Stuart Broad visits UNICEF project at Barbados primary school
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, 13 April 2007 - Students participating in the Hillaby Turner's Hall Primary School Positive Lifestyle Cricket Fest were recently given a special treat. One of the English cricket team's fast bowlers, Stuart Broad, took part in their inter-school cricket competition.

 

ICC Umpire Simon Taufel speaks to young cricketers, saying no one with HIV should be excluded from sport. ICC top umpire and most experienced Match Referee call foul on AIDS stigma
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, 13 April 2007 - Sport is a great leveller that allows people to take part in healthy, life-enhancing activities. But sadly, that is not the case for people living with HIV and AIDS - especially children. Each day young people with HIV suffer the stigma associated with the disease and are marginalized in all parts of their lives, including sports.

 

Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan signs the AIDS campaign banner at the Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana, as First Lady Varshnie Jagdeo looks on. Cricketers sign on to AIDS campaign in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, 10 April 2007 - While in Guyana for the Super 8 stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 over the past two weeks, most of the competing cricket teams stayed at the Le Meridien Pegasus Hotel in Georgetown. While there, many celebrated cricketers made a very public display of their commitment to the fight against HIV and AIDS.

 

South African match referee meets with young HIV/AIDS activists in Antigua
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, 10 April 2007 - Mike Procter, a former member of the South African cricket team and current International Cricket Council (ICC) Match Referee, officiated at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 matches played in Antigua over the past two weeks. But what really held his attention were the efforts of young people in Antigua working to reduce the spread of HIV among teens.

 

West Indies cricket team receives warm welcome from young cricket players in Guyana
TIMEHRI, Guyana, 3 April 2007 - Under banners proclaiming Unite for Children Unite against AIDS, young cricketers from across Guyana welcomed the West Indies cricket team as they arrived at Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Timehri last week.

 

South African cricket team visits community health centre in Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, 2 April 2007 - "Every wicket counts in cricket and it's the same with the fight against HIV and AIDS. Everybody's contribution makes a difference," said UNAIDS Country Coordinator for Guyana and Suriname, Dr. Ruben del Prado. He spoke during a visit by members of the South African cricket team to the Dorothy Bailey Health Centre in Georgetown.

 

Irish cricketer visits Jamaican programme for people with disabilities
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, 28 March 2007 # In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, Ireland is probably the team that best knows what it is to beat the odds. Having prevailed over Pakistan and tied with Zimbabwe during the group stage matches, they made their first-ever ICC Cricket World Cup appearance.

 

New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor talks with Trisan, 16, during his visit with Antiguan youths participating in the UNICEF-supported Health and Family Life Education Programme. New Zealand cricketer encourages Antiguan youths
ANTIGUA, 27 March 2007 - As the New Zealand cricket team began their workouts in Antigua for the Super Eight round of the ICC World Cup 2007, Blackcap Ross Taylor visited local youths involved in the UNICEF-sponsored Health and Family Life Education Programme here.

 

Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar (left) and Bermuda captain Irvine Romaine shake hands during the visit to Aranguez Secondary School in Trinidad. Bangladesh and Bermuda cricketers team up against HIV/AIDS stigma
ARANGUEZ, Trinidad, 23 March 2007 - ICC World Cup 2007 cricketers from Bangladesh and Bermuda teamed up with children and young people in Trinidad on Thursday to help break the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS.

 

Australian cricketers visit teen mother programme in St. Kitts
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 23 March 2007 - Australian cricketers visited a teen mother programme here as part of the ICC Cricket World Cup alliance between the International Cricket Council, UNAIDS, UNICEF and the Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership on HIV/AIDS.

 

Children from the Cyril Ross Nursery, guests of Sri Lankan cricket star Kumar Sangakkara, enjoy the match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Sri Lankan cricketer treats Trinidadian children to ICC Cricket World Cup 2007
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, 22 March 2007 - Wednesday was a special day for the children of the Cyril Ross Nursery in Tunapuna, just outside the Trinidadian capital, Port of Spain. The Nursery is well known in Trinidad as home to 38 children - 36 of them living with HIV.

 

Indian cricket star Sachin Tendulkar with young cricketers from the Pride in Gonzales project in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Indian cricket star brings message of hope to Trinidad youths
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, 21 March 2007 - They came from all over the community of Gonzales - schoolchildren, local residents, young cricketers and youth groups - drawn to a playing field for a visit from one of the greatest batsmen of all time, India's Sachin Tendulkar.

 

Netherlands cricketers Tim de Leede (left) and Jeroen Smits join UNICEF Representative in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Tom Olsen in visiting children and staff at the Industrial Site Day Care Centre in Basseterre, St. Kitts. Netherlands cricketers support AIDS awareness in St. Kitts
ST KITTS, Eastern Caribbean, 21 March 2007 - Two members of the Netherlands cricket team showed their support for the global Unite for Children. Unite against AIDS campaign on Tuesday by visiting two day care centres in St. Kitts, one of the islands hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.

 

England cricketer Ian Bell gives a batting lesson during his visit to the Centre for Adolescent Renewal and Education in St Lucia. England cricketers inspire youths and support AIDS campaign in St. Lucia
ST. LUCIA, Eastern Caribbean, 20 March 2007 - England cricketers took time off from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 on Monday to meet local young people here and show their support for the global campaign on children and AIDS.

 

Zimbabwean cricket star Vusimuzi Sibanda with young people from the Portmore Youth Information Centre in Jamaica. Zimbabwean cricket star visits Jamaican youth centre
KINGSTON, Jamaica, 19 March 2007 - Following an impressive knock of 67 runs against Ireland in a match that ended in a thrilling tie at Jamaica's Sabina Park, Vusimuzi Sibanda, Zimbabwe's opening batsman, took time off on Friday to do the other thing he enjoys - helping children.

 

Sri Lankan cricket star Kumar Sangakkara surrounded by children at the start of his visit to the Cyril Ross Nursery just outside Port of Spain, Trinidad. Sri Lankan cricket star brings a message of hope to children in Trinidad
TUNAPUNA, Trinidad, 19 March 2007 - "Hi Uncle Kumar," shouted the children of the Cyril Ross Nursery as they welcomed Sri Lankan cricket star Kumar Sangakkara to their home here, just outside Port of Spain, Trinidad.

 

Scottish cricketer Fraser Watts reviews a comic book on stopping stigma against people living with HIV and AIDS with St. Kittian students who developed the publication. Scottish cricket players visit St. Kitts teens involved in HIV/AIDS prevention
ST. KITTS, 19 March 2007 - It has often been said that young people hold the solutions to many of the problems that they face.

 

Maurice Ouma, batsman for the Kenyan cricket team, teaches one of the children at the Boys Training Centre in St. Lucia to perfect his cricket skills during a friendly game. Kenyan and Canadian cricketers visit Boys' Training Centre in St. Lucia
CASTRIES, St. Lucia, 16 March 2007 - Twenty-seven young boys living away from their homes and families - some abused or abandoned, others in conflict with the law - got a special treat when cricketers from the Kenyan and Canadian teams took time from their busy schedules to visit the UNICEF-supported Boys' Training Centre in Gros Islet, St. Lucia, where the boys stay.

 

International Cricket Council CEO Malcolm Speed (back row, centre) with young Jamaican cricketers in front of the 'Bashy Bus' mobile HIV/AIDS awareness vehicle. Top cricketers promote safe sex and abstinence in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, 15 March 2007 - Seven weeks of competition in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 began on Tuesday with a victory by the West Indies over Pakistan in front of a record crowd of over 16,000 at Jamaica's Sabina Park.

 

Fireworks burst over Trelawny Stadium during the opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 in Jamaica on 11 March. United against AIDS at the opening of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, 12 March 2007 - The worldwide audience that watched the opening ceremony of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup 2007 on Sunday witnessed a defining moment in sport.

 

Mello, official mascot of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, spreads messages of acceptance and tolerance for those living with HIV and AIDS during his trip to Guyana. ICC cricket mascot Mello tours Guyana to raise AIDS awareness
NEW YORK, USA, 9 March 2007 - Mello, the official mascot of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, arrived at Guyana's Timehri International Airport recently, greeted by the sounds of traditional Caribbean steel drum music and a throng of young fans.

 

The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, Chris Dehring, addresses media at a UNICEF-organized press conference in Jamaica. Cricket World Cup campaign on AIDS and children kicks off in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, 7 March 2007 - The infectious beat of Love and Protection, gliding seamlessly between soca, reggae and R&B and performed by Jamaica's Ashe Ensemble, moved the feet of many to a tap along this morning at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston Jamaica.

 

ICC Cricket World Cup begins, highlighting the needs of children affected by AIDS
NEW YORK, USA, 12 March 2007 - Cricket's largest and most prestigious event, the ICC Cricket World Cup, officially kicked off in Jamaica this weekend with a colourful ceremony featuring 10,000 spectators and over 2,000 performers - including reggae legend and newly appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Jimmy Cliff.

 

Jamaican reggae music icon Jimmy Cliff records a public service announcement in support of the global Unite for Children. Unite against AIDS campaign. On eve of Cricket World Cup, Jamaican reggae star Jimmy Cliff joins AIDS campaign
NEW YORK, USA, February 2007 - On the eve of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007, reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has signed on to lend his voice to UNICEF's Unite for Children. Unite against AIDS campaign.

 

Star cricket player AB De Villiers of South Africa helps an Indian girl polish her batting skills. South African cricketers instil hope in the lives of Indian children affected by HIV
AHMEDABAD, India, 27 October 2006 - South African cricket players Shaun Pollock, AB De Villiers, Andrew Hall and Jonty Rohdes recently visited India - not to play cricket games, but to spend time with children affected by HIV.

 

 
 
 
 
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