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Document 1 AUCKLAND, 20 June 2014 New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and UNICEF today announced an international partnership which will see the All Blacks, and all other New Zealand Rugby teams, support UNICEF’s work in improving the lives of children and communities around the world. The partnership between NZR and UNICEF
Document 1 AUCKLAND, 20 June 2014 New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and UNICEF today announced an international partnership which will see the All Blacks, and all other New Zealand Rugby teams, support UNICEF’s work in improving the lives of children and communities around the world. The partnership between NZR and UNICEF brings together two of the most highly-respected 5 global brands, harnessing(1) the power of sport to raise awareness and funds for the world’s most vulnerable and excluded children. The new partners share a common vision of sport and play as essential to the health, happiness and wellbeing of children and young people, and as key tools for teaching strong values and important life skills. Both organizations also believe in the power of sport to 10 inspire and unite people behind a common goal, in this case, children. [……] NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew explained that by forging an international partnership with UNICEF, New Zealand Rugby would be playing a part in bringing attention to the important issues UNICEF tackles(2). “Making a meaningful difference to people’s lives beyond the action on the field is a 15 commitment(3) we take very seriously. Our teams spend a great deal of time away from home and by supporting UNICEF we are ensuring we can use the power of rugby and the All Blacks to connect with people wherever our teams play.” UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake said, “In our work we see firsthand how sport can change the lives of even the most disadvantaged children - children in poor communities, 20 children living through emergencies and conflicts, children with disabilities – helping them overcome challenges, restoring a sense of normalcy, and providing the simple joy of play.” www.unicef.org (1) harnessing = using (2) tackles = deals with (3) commitment = engagement 15ANTEIN1 Page 2 sur 6 Document 2 Karen, 42, volunteered for Kids Company as a mentor for 18 months, working with a six-year-old boy from a disadvantaged background in London. “I decided to volunteer because I saw a lot of children and young people in my neighbourhood who were missing out(1), through no fault of their own. I felt that I was in a 5 good place in my life, and that I had experiences that I could share to make a positive contribution and help somebody.” "The volunteer mentors help children and young people to achieve goals, build confidence and self-esteem and