Together we’ll level the playing field
FOOTBALL FEDERATION AUSTRALIA TEAMS UP WITH UNICEF
Football Federation Australia (FFA) and UNICEF Australia launched their ‘Level the Playing Field’ partnership in May 2008. Through extensive promotion by the Qantas Socceroos and the Hyundai A-League, the partnership benefits vulnerable children worldwide.
The FFA joins a prestigious group of global football bodies, clubs and players partnering with UNICEF. The partnership follows in the footsteps of FIFA’s support for UNICEF through the FIFA World Cup and Women’s World Cup, UNICEF’s partnerships with Barcelona FC, Manchester United and Real Madrid, and support by UNICEF Ambassadors such as David Beckham.
Ben Buckley, the FFA’s CEO, said the entire football family is thrilled to partner with UNICEF.
“Football has the power to unite children all over the world,” Mr Buckley said.
“Football in Australia is going through a growth period and what better way to take advantage of this than to join the global football community in its partnership with UNICEF.
In 2009, funds raised through ‘Level the playing field’ will be used by UNICEF to promote healthy living for children in Africa, where war and poverty has affected health and education systems. By harnessing the popularity of sport, UNICEF reaches Africa’s young people with vital messages about HIV/AIDS and uses sport-based programs to instil important life-skills.
“UNICEF achieves results and together with the FFA, we will use sport-based programs to deliver important messages about child health and wellbeing, improve children’s lives and strengthen communities. Outreach to FFA supporters in Australia will provide vital funds for these programs,” said UNICEF CEO, Carolyn Hardy.
We urge you to give generously to this very worthy cause. UNICEF relies on voluntary donations, so every dollar donated is greatly needed and appreciated.