Orlando Bloom UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Posted on 12. Oct, 2009 by CSS in Entertainment, Good Cause
Orlando Bloom is fighting for the rights of children around the world as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
“Advocacy from UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors helps build momentum to improve the lives of children around the world,” UNICEF Executive Director, Ann M. Veneman said in statement released Monday. “We are proud to have Orlando Bloom as one of the strong voices for vulnerable children.”
The 32-year-old British hunk — best known as a champion of humans, elves, and dwarves as Legolas in the Lord of The Rings trilogy – was revealed as the organization’s newest high-profile ambassador on Monday
Orlando joins a long list of celebrity humanitarians who have worked as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors, including Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman Audrey Hepburn, Shakira, Selena Gomez, David Beckham, Jackie Chan, and Mia Farrow. Orlando has already witnessed UNICEF efforts n Nepal, Russia, and Sarajevo.
“UNICEF doesn’t just deliver humanitarian aid, which is what they are known for all over the world. They also educate and provide tools which help women and children face challenges specific to their own lives,” Orlando says of his new role. “I responded to how UNICEF works as much as I did to the work itself. I look forward to learning more and to supporting UNICEF any way I can.”
