Monday, April 25, 2011

Ricky Martin-Humanitarian work


Autobiography

Martin's autobiography was published November 2, 2010. Me was the book became a New York Times Best Seller, debuting at #5 on the Hardcover Nonfiction list. A Spanish-language edition entitled "Yo" was published simultaneously.

Humanitarian work

Martin is the founder of Fundación Ricky Martin (English: Ricky Martin Foundation), a non-profit organization. Summer camp was the events which was promoted by the foundation, which included Martin's personal participation.
Martin has been honored with many accolades for his humanitarian efforts including:
  • The Leadership in the Arts Award
  • Billboard's Spirit of Hope Award
  • The Alma Award
  • Vanguard Award
  • International Humanitarian Award by the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children.
  • Hispanic Heritage Award for his humanitarian work through the Sabera Foundation in rescuing three orphan girls from the streets of Calcutta (September 2002)
Martin has also collaborated with the International Organization for a campaign which is aimed to facilitate prevention of human trafficking, protection of the youngest victims of child trafficking, and prosecution of the traffickers. For his work against human trafficking, the U.S. State Department named Martin one of its "Heroes in Ending Modern-Day Slavery" in 2005.
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