The Ricky Martin Foundation was founded by Ricky Martin, with the mission to advocate for the well-being of children around the world.
Its primary project is the People for Children project, which aims to eliminate child trafficking. Other projects include the following:
- Life for the Katrina Children Relief Fund
- Tsunami Relief Fund – together with Habitat for Humanity, building homes in Thailand
- RMF Summer Camp
- Children 4 Children
- Haiti Relief
The Foundation also works closely with UNICEF.
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