It is clear that our desi girl is making a name for herself all over the world. Now she has added yet another feather in her cap!
Priyanka Chopra is all set to be honoured with UNICEF’s Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award at the Snowflake Ball in December.
So humbled. Thank u @UNICEFUSA for honouring me with the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award at the #UNICEFSnowflake Ball in December! My work with @UNICEF on behalf of all the world’s children means everything to me..Here’s to peace freedom & the right to education #ForEveryChild pic.twitter.com/OZ4Qppc1y4
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) June 12, 2019
The Snowflake Ball will be held on 3rd December 2019 in New York City. It is an annual charity gala, celebrating UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children around the world.
UNICEF tweeted the announcement of the award.
BIG NEWS: @UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador @priyankachopra will receive the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award at our #UNICEFSnowflake Ball this December! An incredible voice for children — including on her recent visit to Ethiopia.
— UNICEF USA (@UNICEFUSA) June 11, 2019
More updates to come! pic.twitter.com/FyXvXVpZNR
The award is named after Danny Kaye who was UNICEF’s first Goodwill Ambassador.
Priyanka has been a Goodwill Ambassador since 2006 and was appointed a national and global UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Child Rights in 2010 and 2016 respectively. She is known for her contribution to social causes and for being a mouthpiece for awareness about children’s education, for which she was in Ethiopia last month.
Thank you to my incredible @UNICEFEthiopia family. I am in awe of your tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to bettering the lives of children around the world. You are my true heroes! Thank you for an inspiring trip and memories that will last a lifetime. 💜 pic.twitter.com/lGZQKzRNI0
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) May 25, 2019
She has also been a part of the United Nations’ global ‘Girl Up’ campaign and is closely associated with many NGOs in India to raise awareness about the health, education and safety of girl child in India.