Rome in support of the Afghan people: with Sassuolo a special patch on the jerseys – As Roma football news – Interviews, photos and videos

The Roma will wear one special jersey with the patch of UNHCR, the Agency HIM-HER-IT for Refugees, on the occasion of the match against Sassuolo on Sunday 12 September. To communicate it was the same Giallorossi company with an official note, also explaining that “the uniforms some footballers will be put at auction and the proceeds will go to the Afghan population “.

“Are proud to join the Agency Him-her-it for Refugees in an activity to support the Afghan population, which is facing the humanitarian crisis known to the whole world “, said Roma CEO Guido Fienga.“We are sure that even in this circumstance the Roma people will show their sensitivity and generosity in the face of the drama that is overwhelming children, women and men. The closeness goes to them dell’AS Roma and its athletes, who will be proud to wear the patch on Sunday dell’UNHCR. We are also happy to support the institution led by Filippo Great on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Convention on the Status of Refugees ”.

Then Chiara’s declarations also arrive Cardoletti, Representative UNHCR per Italy, the Holy See e San Marino: “We are delighted with the support that l’AS Roma and its Roma Cares foundation wanted to grant, through our agency, to the Afghan population. Despite the very difficult conditions, l’UNHCR chose to stay in Afghanistan, a country where we have been operating for over 40 years, to bring life-saving aid. During this year we have provided essential goods for survival to over 332 thousand people, but the needs are increasing by the hour and the available funds are largely insufficient: even a small contribution, at this moment, can make a difference ”.