‘Every day 8000 people die from AIDS, and 18,000 men and women are newly infected.’

Penelope Cruz is one of the many celebrity ambassadors for Nelson Mandela’s charity 46664. The Spanish actress sincerely speaks about the violent spread of AIDS, it’s affect on the children of the world, and why we must work together to battle the epidemic.

‘5000 children meet this fate every day. This number can and must be reduced. It’s up to us to help them. It’s in our hands.’