Katy Perry, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Katy Perry visiting a school in Vietnam
Katy Perry visits a UNICEF-supported health centre in rural Vietnam.
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Katy Perry was appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2013 for her commitment to improving the Katy Perry was appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2013 for her ongoing commitment to improving the lives of children. From travelling to Vietnam and Madagascar to highlight the needs of some of the world’s most vulnerable children, to raising awareness of UNICEF’s emergency relief efforts, Katy has used her voice to advocate for children around the world. In 2016, she was awarded with UNICEF’s Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award for her continued support.

In 2020, Katy Perry partnered with UNICEF Australia and T20 World Cup on International Women’s Day to support girls and women around the world. Katy helped raise awareness about the life-changing power of cricket for girls. 

"UNICEF works to ensure that every child, urban or rural, rich or poor, has a chance to thrive, to grow and to contribute to their families and communities – as well as to have the opportunity to shape the world that we live in."

Katy Perry, United States
Katy Perry singing with some school students in Vietnam
A school student in rural Vietnam sings with Katy Perry during a UNICEF visit.
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