David Beckham Launches Fundraising Appeal for UNICEF for His 50th Birthday

“Some of the moments I’m most proud of in my life have been through my work with UNICEF—helping to shine a light on the challenges facing children today. That’s why, for my 50th birthday, I’m launching a special fundraiser to help UNICEF to continue to deliver life-saving aid and support to children around the world.” – David Beckham

For 20 years, David Beckham has advocated for children around the world as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador – a role that has seen him raise awareness on issues such as education, health, immunization, and protection. Today, in the lead up to his 50th birthday, he is launching a new fundraising appeal for UNICEF’s work to support the most vulnerable children. 

Right now, more children are at risk and in need of humanitarian assistance than at any time in recent history– especially girls. Globally, adolescent girls are almost twice as likely as boys to lack access to education and employment, while millions of girls are at risk of harmful practices such as child marriage, female genital mutilation, violence and abuse.  Leading up to his birthday, David’s social media channels will be taken over by inspirational girls from around the world, who will share their stories and the amazing work that they are doing to uplift their communities.

Donations received through the appeal will fund UNICEF programmes across the globe, responding to the most urgent, unmet needs of children and their families and helping to create long-term impact for communities so no child is left behind.

In a video posted today to his Instagram David Beckham said:

“We are witnessing a global funding crisis where the most vulnerable children are suffering the most and urgently need our help. Please support my birthday fundraiser. Next month, I turn 50. It’s a major milestone that has made me think about the opportunities I’ve had and the experiences that have shaped me.  As I look back, some of the moments that have had the most impact on me have come through my work with @UNICEF. As a father of four amazing children, I know how lucky my family is to be safe and have access to education and healthcare. I’ve met children living in the toughest situations all over the world and I’ve seen what can happen when they are given the support they need to take control of their lives.  Today, 25 years since my first visit to a women’s centre in Thailand, the world is a very difficult place for children - especially girls.  That’s why I’m launching a fundraising appeal for my birthday. I want the children who need us to believe that their voice will be heard. So if you, like me, believe that every child should have the chance to achieve their full potential, please click the link in my bio to donate.  Whatever you can give will make a difference to children’s lives.  Every child deserves the chance to dream. Together, we can help to make those dreams a reality.  Thank you 💙 @UNICEF #ForEveryChild “

Along with turning 50, 2025 marks 20 years since David became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and 10 years since the launch of the 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund. Since its inception, the 7Fund has directly impacted over 1 million children in countries such as Nepal, Indonesia and Djibouti.

Donate and find out more at: https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/david-beckham-50th-appeal/

Find out more about 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund at: https://7.org/