By: Sarwar Alam
Actor Priyanka Chopra will be awarded the Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award by UNICEF’s American chapter at their Snowflake Ball in December.
The award is named after actor-philanthropist Danny Kaye, who was UNICEF’s first Goodwill Ambassador.
The 36-year-old actor took to Twitter to express her gratitude on Wednesday.
“So humbled. Thank you @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 and the right to education #ForEveryChild,” Priyanka tweeted.
The actor is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, as a part of which she visited Ethiopia last month.
Priyanka Chopra is known for her contribution to social causes and for being a voice for children’s education.
She has been a part of United Nation’s global ‘Girl Up’ Campaign and is associated with several NGOs in India to raise awareness about ways to improve the education, health and