CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons have been soaking up the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, but for reasons beyond just soccer.
SOS Children's Villages, a global organization that focuses on family-based, long-term care of children, recently welcomed the couple to its Village in Cape Town. During their visit, the twosome toured the area, visited with the children, and expressed their support for SOS Children's Villages worldwide.
"SOS gives children a strong family connection and helps them to dream big...of a brighter future," said Hounsou. "As I watch the World Cup athletes who are so focused and dedicated, I appreciate that SOS Children's Villages is helping children who would otherwise only be dreaming of their next meal, to feel the security that allows them to dream bigger dreams...like one day competing in the World Cup."
Hounsou's relationship with SOS Children's Villages runs deep. In 2006, the actor first visited a SOS Children's Village in Mozambique while filming the Oscar-nominated Blood Diamond. In the years since, he has been an avid SOS supporter, exemplified through his partnership with SOS via the Cartier Love Bracelet.
"The visit from Djimon and Kimora was incredible!" said Marcia Cannon, Acting Village Director for SOS - Cape Town. "The children performed three dances to welcome the couple who spent the afternoon at the SOS Village. Djimon thanked the children for their presentation and encouraged them to continue with their performing arts – 'as they were fantastic.' He also thanked the SOS Mothers, especially for their commitment and the time invested in the lives of their children. Kimora presented the children with gifts, which absolutely thrilled them."
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