UEFA makes new donation of €100,000 to ICRC

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UEFA will mark 11 years of helping Afghan landmine victims on Wednesday when Manchester City midfielder #kevindebruyne presents a cheque for €100,000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

"I want to thank the #ICRC for the tireless work they have undertaken to help landmine victims, many of whom are children. They have shown through their programme in Afghanistan over a number of years that football can make a difference in People's lives," said #uefa President Aleksander Čeferin.

"It is important for #uefa to support football at all levels and to highlight the positive impact the #sport can have on helping the rehabilitation process of so many #People in this troubled region," he added.

The donation supports the ICRC's physical rehabilitation programme for landmine victims and other #People with disabilities in Afghanistan – providing artificial limbs, physiotherapy, vocational training and access to the rehabilitation centre's football team. About a third of patients are children.

More information on the press release

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