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UNICEFu2019s celebrities have a wide range of talents and achievements, but they all share a commitment to improving the lives of children in South Africa.
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Ambassadors and Advocates © UNICEF South Africa/2019/Reddy
UNICEF works with numerous high-profile personalities to raise awareness around children’s issues and the work of the organisation, at a national and a global level.The organisation has, over many decades, tasked prominent personalities in the fields of music, television, sport, film and many other industries to use their popularity to highlight issues that are relevant to the safely and well-being of all children. Those that accept these responsibilities convened by UNICEF, are then appointed as either Ambassadors or Celebrity Advocates.These high-profile individuals, with the guidance and support of UNICEF offices in various parts of the world, assist with fundraising, advocacy events, campaigns and programmes to raise awareness and resources for the well-being of childre
Ambassadors Yvonne Chaka Chaka - Regional ambassador Jo-Ann Strauss - National ambassador Gavin Rajah - National ambassador In her status as Regional ambassador Yvonne promotes the work of UNICEF and other UN agencies who are involved in combatting malaria in the region. She continues to motivate young people at various UNICEF-convened conferences, and is extensively involved in advocacy programs on early childhood development. He continues to use his visibility through fashion and lifestyle events and programmes to bring awareness to various child-related issues and to leverage resources for UNICEF in South Africa.
Read More About the Ambassadors and Advocates on the UNICEF South Africa website