On July 19 , 2011 , " I Was Here " provided the soundtrack for the 2011 FIFA Women 's World Cup Final . As reported by ABC News on September 11 , 2011 , Beyoncé paid tribute to the September 11 attacks with " I Was Here " on the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the event . On September 21 , 2011 , it was announced via PR Newswire that Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( BGCA ) would launch " a star-studded " new Public Service Advertising ( PSA ) campaign and that the soundtrack for the campaign would be " I Was Here " . Nationwide , Boys & Girls Clubs provide high-impact , affordable programs , and caring adult mentors , to keep kids on the path to great futures , emphasizing academic success , good character and citizenship , and healthy lifestyles . The director , Ron Howard explained the reason behind choosing " I Was Here " as the soundtrack of their new PSA : " We wanted the most powerful piece of music possible , to underscore the dramatic message that what we do today to shape the future of our children is vitally important . We could not have picked a more moving track . Diane 's words and Beyonce 's delivery are over the top . " In November 2013 , the song was included on the relief album '' Songs for the Philippines '' ; the proceeds of it were donated to the Philippine Red Cross for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
I Was Here (song)