Written by Marketing Intern Caroline Howell
Ricky Martin is more than just a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter. He has been internationally honored for his humanitarian work and work against human trafficking. The Puerto Rican native created the Ricky Martin Foundation in 2000.
According to their website, the Foundation “advocates for the well being of children around the globe in critical areas such as social justice, education and health. Our principal project, People for Children, condemns child exploitation as a consequence of human trafficking and modern day slavery.” Ricky will be expanding his efforts by opening a Child Development and Prevention Center in Puerto Rico.
The center will allow children to receive the support and encouragement that they will need to achieve goals later in life. The children will be taught values such as music, art and sports. It will be in the city of Loiza but Ricky hopes that they will eventually be able to expand across the country and on to others. The center will cost $4 million to build and is set to open in 2012.
To learn more about the Ricky Martin Foundation or to donate, visit www.rickymartinfoundation.org.
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