Orlando Bloom named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador


Oct 13th, 2009 12:38 PM EST
By Chris Scott

Actor Orlando Bloom, who has worked with UNICEF for several years now in Nepal, Russia, and Sarajevo, has been appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

According to Ann M. Veneman, UNICEF’s executive director, Bloom will be a “voice for vulnerable children” in a role that “helps build momentum to improve the lives of children around the world.”

You can read more about the appointment on UNICEF’s Field Notes here.

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