Maggie Gyllenhaal & Peter Sarsgaard Join SOS Children’s Villages And Esprit

Oscar nominated actress, Maggie Gyllenhaal and her husband, the critically acclaimed actor, Peter Sarsgaard, are to act as global ambassadors for a new project by international charity organisation, SOS Children’s Villages and global lifestyle brand, Esprit.

Both Maggie and Peter are actively involved in human rights, civil liberty and anti-poverty campaigns. The couple was inspired to be part of the monumental opening of the SOS Children’s Village Alibaug and raise awareness for the good works of the charity worldwide.

Speaking of their involvement with the project, Maggie said: Despite the dynamic economic advances India has enjoyed in recent times, it may be hard to accept that India has the largest population of street children in the world with at least 18 million children living or working on the streets of urban India. There are approximately 250,000 in Mumbai alone. The street kids in Mumbai and elsewhere in the world are denied the right to a family and the right to grow up with love and security. Protecting children’s rights is a universal responsibility that requires global commitment from us all. It’s a privilege for Peter and myself to join hands with Esprit and promote the remarkable work of SOS Children’s Villages, which for the past sixty years has continued to provide children worldwide; love, security and a nurturing environment that only a family can provide.

Dr. Christian Gruenler of SOS Children’s Villages, said: We are honored to welcome both Maggie and Peter as goodwill ambassadors for the opening of the SOS Children’s Village in Alibaug. We were drawn to the couple, as we both share a common commitment to help eradicate child poverty in developing countries.

Ronald van der Vis, Esprit’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: For the past four decades, we've been supporting social institutions and projects that work with children, irrespective of their nationality, faith or background. We are delighted to have the support of Maggie and Peter, whom both share our philanthropic values and our commitment to social and community issues.