On the 14th October 2008, AC Milan took part, for the first time ever, in the "Taci Oil Albania Reads" project in Tirana. In the National stadium Qemal Stafa , AC Milan played a friendly match VS KF Tirana. This new initiative had the goal to raise funds for the construction of new and modern libraries across Albania, a project launched by UNICEF. The proceeds of this event, sponsored by TACI OIL helped to create 100 new libraries in Albanian schools, whilst also driving forward the improvement in learning, teaching and reading standards in schools. The success of this partnership was again repeated in May 2009, with AC Milan playing a friendly against the Albanian National Team.