FAO Goodwill Ambassador facts for kids
The FAO Goodwill Ambassadors Programme started in 1999. FAO stands for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This important group works to make sure everyone in the world has enough food. They also fight against hunger and poverty.
The FAO Goodwill Ambassadors Programme helps spread the word about these big goals. It aims to get people, governments, and other groups to support the fight against hunger. Each ambassador is a well-known person who cares deeply about helping others. They promise to work towards a world where everyone has enough food, now and in the future. Famous ambassadors have included Celine Dion, Carl Lewis, Evo Morales, Youssou N'Dour, and Susan Sarandon.
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What Are FAO Goodwill Ambassadors?
FAO Goodwill Ambassadors are famous people who use their popularity to help the FAO. They raise awareness about important issues like hunger and poverty. Their main job is to inspire people to join the effort to end hunger around the world.
Different Kinds of Ambassadors
The FAO has three main types of Goodwill Ambassadors. Each type helps in a special way:
Global Goodwill Ambassadors
These are very famous people from all over the world. They might be singers, actors, athletes, or even royalty. They use their worldwide fame to help the FAO's message reach many people. They talk about global issues like making sure everyone has enough food.
Special Goodwill Ambassadors
These ambassadors are usually experts or leaders in specific fields. They might be scientists or researchers. They help the FAO by focusing on particular topics. For example, they might raise awareness about healthy eating or special international events related to food.
National Goodwill Ambassadors
These ambassadors are well-known people within their own countries. They help the FAO's work mainly in their home country. They connect with local communities and support projects that help people in their region.
