Rally Dakar 2010: organization to donate $112,000 to Un Techo para mi País

Un Techo para mi País (UTPMP) will be sponsored for a second consecutive year by Dakar 2010. $112,000 is to be contributed to the organization on behalf of Rally Dakar 2010 Argentina-Chile, Amaury Sport Organization (ASO). The donation is to be used for the construction of transitional houses in Argentina and Roofs for Education and Employment (REE) in Chile.

The director of the trial, Etienne Lavigne, delivered the information at noon today during a press conference held in the Chiledeportes Board Room, together with Jaime Pizarro, the director of Chiledeportes, Claudio Castro, the social director of UTPMP and Juan Pedro Pinochet, the General Manager of UTPMP.

The Social Director of UTPMP, Claudio Castro, stated, “It is an honor to be sponsored by Dakar for a second consecutive year. The donation by this organization will allow us to build 40 transitional houses in Argentina and Roofs for Education and Employment in Chile, helping further our work to eradicate extreme poverty in Latin America.” Furthermore, he added, “it is important that society becomes involved and joins forces in the race to eradicate extreme poverty on the continent. We are promoting a spirit and values that go beyond the Dakar competition.”

“I am proud to be in Chile again and to be confirming that the Dakar organization not only assists sports or competition, but also supports in South America, Un Techo para mi País. Once more we will contribute $112,000 in Chile and Argentina with the goal of helping the families that remain without a dignified roof,” stated Etienne Lavigne.