EL GOUNA, Egypt ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) in Egypt has joined Egyptian designer Karim Mekhtigian, fine jewellery brand IRAM and actress Enjy Kiwan in a first-of-its-kind creative collaboration to raise awareness and support for food security.
CAIRO, Egypt ¨C The Locarno Film Festival announced that Khufu, the winning film of the first edition of the ¡°Eish¡± Short Film Competition launched by the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), Zest and El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) in Egypt, has won the Pardino d¡¯Argento (Silver Leopard) Arts3 Foundation award for the International Pardi di Domani Competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.
COPENHAGEN/ROME ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today announced Chef Rasmus Munk ¡ª founder of award-winning restaurant Alchemist and the food innovation centre Spora ¡ª as its newest Goodwill Ambassador and first Goodwill Ambassador from the Nordics.
ROME ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today announced the appointment of Italian long-distance runner Nadia Battocletti as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Goodwill Ambassador. Battocletti, an Olympic and World silver medalist, reigning 3,000m world indoor champion, and multiple European champion, will use her global platform to raise awareness of hunger and humanitarian crises worldwide, and to engage young people in the fight against hunger.
N¡¯DJAMENA, Chad ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) has announced 28-year-old Chadian taekwondo star Casimir Betel as a High-Level Supporter for its work in Chad. Betel will use his platform and reach among young athletes, sports enthusiasts and local community members in Chad and across Africa to raise awareness of the impacts of acute hunger and Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s work.
ROME, Italy ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) has announced Lucy Hale ¡ª world-renowned actress and producer ¡ª as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador. In this role, she will advocate on behalf of the more than 318 million people facing extreme hunger. As the daughter of a Tennessee farmer and a nurse, Hale is a strong advocate for women and children and cares deeply about food security, small-scale farmers, and children¡¯s health and education.
SEOUL / ROME ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) has announced acclaimed South Korean actress Moon So-ri as its newest Â鶹ÊÓƵ Goodwill Ambassador.
LUSAKA ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today announced the appointment of Zambian international soccer player Patson Daka as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Goodwill Ambassador. Daka will use his platform on and off the pitch to raise awareness and advocate for Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s work towards ending hunger, with a focus on youth, nutrition, resilience building and community development.
COLOMBO, Sri-Lanka¨C United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) welcomes a contribution of US $2.7 million from global fashion brand, Michael Kors to bolster Sri Lanka¡¯s National School Meals Programme. The support, through the brand¡¯s long-running ¡®Watch Hunger Stop campaign¡¯ will contribute to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) initiative.
ROME ¨C Italian actor and singer, Serena Rossi was appointed Sunday as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ), a Rome-based agency that works on the frontlines of hunger in 87 countries providing food assistance to people affected by conflict, climate change, and natural disasters.
Amid unprecedented humanitarian needs and funding gaps, Park to raise awareness and mobilize support for millions of families facing hunger around the world
ROME ¨C The UN Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today announced Ashley Park¡ªa Grammy, Tony and Critics Choice award nominated actress, singer and Broadway star known for her global hit Netflix show, Emily in Paris¡ªas its newest Goodwill Ambassador. Park will leverage her voice and platform to advocate on behalf of the more than 300 million people facing severe hunger globally, with a focus on disproportionately impacted women and children.
CUENCA, Ecuador ¨C The UN Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) announced today the appointment of Carolina S¨¢nchez, a renowned chef from Cuenca and the first Ecuadorian to receive a Michelin star, as a High-Level Supporter.
MANILA ¨C On World Humanitarian Day, the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) officially welcomes back Kristina ¡®KC¡¯ Concepcion as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Goodwill Ambassador. Formerly Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philippines¡¯ National Ambassador Against Hunger, KC returns to champion universal access to school meals in the Philippines.
KINSHASA ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) announces its partnership with rising Congolese music star Sista Becky (Rebecca Kalonji) as a High-Level Supporter, advocating for nutrition and healthy eating in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27, 2025) ¡ª On the heels of World Football Day, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) has named Jozy Altidore, renowned Haitian-American professional soccer player and philanthropist, as its newest High-Level Supporter. In this role, Altidore will work to raise awareness and funds for Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s emergency food assistance and nutrition programs around the world, including Haiti, his parents¡¯ homeland.
DAKAR ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today announced Christian Ab¨¦gan, -renowned culinary expert, author and TV Host, as its new Chef Advocate for food security, nutrition and sustainable food systems in West and Central Africa.
WASHINGTON, DC ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) today announced Antoni Porowski¡ªculinary expert from the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series Queer Eye, New York Times bestselling author and executive producer and host of National Geographic¡¯s upcoming docuseries No Taste Like Home¡ªas their newest Goodwill Ambassador.
ROME ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ welcomes the latest efforts by the G7, to put food security and nutrition in conflict and in fragile settings at the centre of its development agenda.
CAIRO ¨C On her first field visit as the United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) Goodwill Ambassador, world-renowned athlete Ons Jabeur is visiting Â鶹ÊÓƵ and the Egyptian Government¡¯s joint programmes in Luxor and Cairo that are designed to address the impacts of climate change, improve access to education, increase nutrition awareness, and support women and youth empowerment.
As young people search for ways to help Gazans, The Weeknd calls on fans to join him in supporting Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s humanitarian efforts
Washington, DC (April 29, 2024)¡ªUnited Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) Goodwill Ambassador and multi-platinum global recording artist Abel ¡°The Weeknd¡± Tesfaye is allocating another $2 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund toward Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s humanitarian response efforts in Gaza. This support will provide over 1,500 metric tons of fortified wheat flour, which can make over 18 million loaves of bread that can help feed more than 157,000 Palestinians for one month.
KINSHASA ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) welcomes Congolese musician Innoss¡¯B as a High-Level Supporter promoting healthy meals and improved nutrition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The collaboration comes at a crucial time when the country is grappling with high food insecurity and malnutrition.
CAIRO/ROME ¨C The Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) announced today the appointment of Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur as its newest Global Goodwill Ambassador. Recognized for her athletic prowess and commitment to social causes, Jabeur will use her influential voice to raise awareness about global food insecurity and support Â鶹ÊÓƵ's mission to end hunger.
WASHINGTON, DC ¨C United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) Goodwill Ambassador and multi-platinum global recording artist Abel ¡°The Weeknd¡± Tesfaye is directing US$2.5 million from his XO Humanitarian Fund toward Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s humanitarian response efforts in Gaza.
CAIRO ¨C The United Nations Â鶹ÊÓƵ (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) extends its heartfelt gratitude to the prominent actress Hend Sabry for her unwavering support and dedication during her tenure as Â鶹ÊÓƵ¡¯s Goodwill Ambassador for the past thirteen years.?
