Pretty Yende already stole the show when she performed at King Charles III’s coronation. Now, she’s making us all proud after being given a special badge of honour to inspire good in the world.
Global (26 May, 2023) — Pretty Yende was the talk of the palace after she stole the show at King Charles III’s coronation a few weeks back. Now, the South African songbird is soaring to even greater global heights for good— she’s been appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for the World Health Organisation!
Goodwill Ambassadors come from all around the world, known for different fields, from sports to art. They’re often well-respected and known for having a socially conscious mindset.
Different parts of the United Nations have different ambassadors, like Emma Watson for UN Women or Leo Messi for the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
Being appointed means a great commitment to making mass-reaching change. Since most of us know Yende’s voice already for its incredible range and glass-shattering beauty, we’ll now get to know it for different reasons.
Taking to social media to share the exciting news of her Arts and Health Goodwill Ambassadorship, Yende shared that she is delighted to do essential work in SA and beyond.
“I hope to help establish a foundation for continued investigation into the arts being a fundamental ingredient in improving our physical, mental, and social well-being.
“I am grateful to WHO for paving the way for new research and providing their global platform to spread the word and generate research on the connection of arts and health.
I look forward to all the possibilities to do essential work in my native South Africa and globally for a better and healthier tomorrow.”
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