Katy Perry, a famous American singer, paid a visit to the Ilaiko Child Protection center in Madagascar with UNICEF on Monday. During her visit, she met with women and children who are currently seeking refuge there due to various forms of mistreatment such as abuse, neglect, and abandonment. According to the official statement released by UNICEF, the organization provides shelter and protection to those in need.
In an image released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Katy Perry, a renowned American singer, can be seen conversing with twin girls during her visit to a nutritional center located in Androranga Vola village on April 6, 2013. The pop-star travelled to Madagascar to extend her support towards UNICEF’s programs that aim to enhance the overall well-being of children concerning education, healthcare, and hygiene. Perry expressed her opinion on the similarity of fundamental problems faced by women across the globe in a statement issued by UNICEF. She further praised the centers like the one she visited in Madagascar for offering aid to those who need it the most.
During a visit to a primary school that was rebuilt by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) after being destroyed by a cyclone in Ampihaonana, Perry joined a group of girls playing with a jump rope. The singer spent some time interacting with the children and also had a conversation with health and social workers about the difficulties they encounter in ensuring access to clean water and safe school buildings for the kids.
Perry visited a primary school that was rebuilt by UNICEF to teach children how to wash their hands properly. According to UNICEF, malnutrition is a major issue in the country. Sara Bordas-Eddy, the program coordinator and deputy representative for UNICEF in Madagascar, stated that one out of every two children in the country suffers from chronic malnutrition, which leads to stunting and underdevelopment of the body. Moreover, it can also affect the cognitive development of the child.
During a recent visit to a primary school, Perry was seen pumping water at a water point. The school had been rebuilt by UNICEF and this was Perry’s first official trip as a UNICEF ambassador.
