Former Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been chosen to be the spokesperson for the latest World Vision Child Sponsorship Appeal later this month. The 79 year olds constant work for international human rights and peace across the globe make him the ideal candidate to raise the bar for the awareness in the plight of third world children.
The campaign is appealing to people in the UK to consider becoming a child sponsor in some of the world’s most poverty stricken countries. Each child sponsored will be provided with better opportunities to help themselves, and the resources needed for a better standard of living. Archbishop Tutu will appeal in adverts on television, radio and posters on the London Underground from 21 April to 2 May, calling for aid in the desperate struggle to provide a future for less privileged children across the globe.
Almost 30,000 children die each day due to poverty, with ten million dying every year. That’s the same as 1 child dying every 3 seconds. World Vision work tirelessly to make an impact on poverty and try to make a change to these harrowing statistics. Archbishop Desmond Tutu said –
‘Inside us all is something strong enough to change the world. To refresh those without water, to care for the sick, to give a child joy – one small act of goodwill. It’s inside us all’
From as little as 60p a day you too can offer support to a child who desperately needs your help.
Through sponsorship you can personally connect with a child and their family, whilst following their progress as they begin to build, with your help, towards a brighter future.
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