MOVIE NEWS - ORLANDO BLOOM
Orlando Bloom has been named a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, according to Access Hollywood.
The 32-year-old actor, who rose to fame in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, was awarded the title in honour of his commitment to children's rights.
In a statement, he said: "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. 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."
UNICEF executive director Ann M. Veneman added: "We are proud to have Orlando Bloom as one of the strong voices for vulnerable children."
Other celebrities who have served as goodwill ambassadors include Angelina Jolie, Shakira, Selena Gomez, David Beckham and Audrey Hepburn.
The 32-year-old actor, who rose to fame in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, was awarded the title in honour of his commitment to children's rights.
In a statement, he said: "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. 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."
UNICEF executive director Ann M. Veneman added: "We are proud to have Orlando Bloom as one of the strong voices for vulnerable children."
Other celebrities who have served as goodwill ambassadors include Angelina Jolie, Shakira, Selena Gomez, David Beckham and Audrey Hepburn.
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