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UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham has taken to Instagram to show how UNICEF and its partners are helping children who have endured physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and protecting them from danger.
The recently turned 40-year-old is currently in Cambodia with the charity, sharing his journey with his 7.1 million Instagram followers.
“Today’s amazing visit with @unicef to meet children affected by violence. Violence against any child is unacceptable. Children should never be in danger…great to see @unicef work & the smiles on these children’s faces …,” Beckham wrote alongside one photo of him greeting young Cambodian children.
The football superstar also shared an image of him sightseeing and visiting the historic Angkor Wat temple.
Beckham has been a UNICEF Ambassador for the past 10 years and has said he is in Cambodia to “meet children who have experienced violence, hear their stories and see what UNICEF and its partners are doing to keep these children safe. It is shocking that every five minutes a child dies because of violence somewhere in the world. This has to stop.”
The trip follows on from his February launch of ‘7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund’, to protect millions of children around the world from danger. ‘7’ is David’s personal commitment over the next decade to helping the world’s most vulnerable children. Through ‘7’, he hopes to raise vital funds and encourage world leaders to create lasting positive change for children. You can find out more here.
Good onya David!
Click through to see more photos of David Beckham’s time in Cambodia, and to see more of the star’s rise to fame.
David Beckham in Cambodia.
“Amazing day in Cambodia visiting the Angkor Wat temple …. One of the most beautiful places in the world …….”
David Beckham in Cambodia.
“Today’s amazing visit with @unicef to meet children affected by violence. Violence against any child is unacceptable. Children should never be in danger…great to see @unicef work & the smiles on these children’s faces …”
A baby-faced Beckham playing for Manchester United Youth in 1993.
Beckham celebrating a goal for Manchester United in 1996.
Beckham in his England gear in 1997.
Beckham with the FA Cup in 1997.
Beckham celebrating at goal at the 1998 Soccer World Cup.
With new fiancee Victoria Adams in 1998.
Playing for Manchester United in 1998.
With the European Cup in 1999.
Beckham after a UEFA Champions League match in 1999.
David and Victoria in 1999.
David Beckham in 1999.
On the field with son Brooklyn in 2000.
Beckham in 2000.
Beckham celebrates after a win for Manchester United in 2000.
Beckham at a press conference in 2001.
Showing off platinum locks in the Champions League in 2002.
Beckham with the FA Cup in 2003.
After signing with Real Madrid in 2003.
Showing off his impressive physique in 2003.
With plaited cornrows in 2003.
Playing for Real Madrid in 2004.
Beckham for Real Madrid in 2007.
Playing for the LA Galaxy after his move Stateside in 2008.
Playing for the LA Galaxy in 2008.
Playing for AC Milan in the UEFA Cup in 2009.
Playing for the LA Galaxy in 2011.
Looking dapper in 2012.
Beckham’s first training session with Paris Saint-Germain FC in 2013.
