At a charity event last night in London, royal family member Prince Charles of Wales appointed pop singer Katy Perry as an ambassador for the British Asian Trust’s Children’s Protection Fund for India, sending the internet into a whirlwind because Perry is neither British nor Asian.
“We’re delighted to announce Katy Perry as our newest ambassador and are looking forward to working with her on raising awareness of the work we carry out across South Asia,” said Manoj Badale, chair of the British Asian Trust. “Katy is a keen supporter of our work and her appointment marks another successful year for the British Asian Trust.”
The appointment follows Perry’s support of charitable causes in India. She will work to help stop child trafficking and abuse in South Asia.
“My work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador has taken me to many parts of the world and opened my eyes to the many vulnerabilities of children,” Perry said in a statement. “India has long held a special place in my heart, and on my last visit, I was able to meet with The Prince of Wales and other leaders in Mumbai, and I was impressed by their strong plan — from on-ground initiatives to fundraising — that will aim to cut child trafficking in half. That is why I am especially honored to be named an ambassador for the British Asian Trust’s Children’s Protection Fund, and to help shine my light on the work that the British Asian Trust will be doing in South Asia, and to be a part of finding solutions to child trafficking. Children are vulnerable and innocent and have to be protected.”
The decision has the internet divided over whether Perry was the right celebrity for the job.
Others applauded the decision, saying Perry is perfect for the role.
What do you think of the decision? Let us know by tagging us on social media and using the hashtag #HersChat.
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At a charity event last night in London, royal family member Prince Charles of Wales appointed pop singer Katy Perry as an ambassador for the British Asian Trust’s Children’s Protection Fund for India, sending the internet into a whirlwind because Perry is neither British nor Asian.
“We’re delighted to announce Katy Perry as our newest ambassador and are looking forward to working with her on raising awareness of the work we carry out across South Asia,” said Manoj Badale, chair of the British Asian Trust. “Katy is a keen supporter of our work and her appointment marks another successful year for the British Asian Trust.”
The appointment follows Perry’s support of charitable causes in India. She will work to help stop child trafficking and abuse in South Asia.
“My work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador has taken me to many parts of the world and opened my eyes to the many vulnerabilities of children,” Perry said in a statement. “India has long held a special place in my heart, and on my last visit, I was able to meet with The Prince of Wales and other leaders in Mumbai, and I was impressed by their strong plan — from on-ground initiatives to fundraising — that will aim to cut child trafficking in half. That is why I am especially honored to be named an ambassador for the British Asian Trust’s Children’s Protection Fund, and to help shine my light on the work that the British Asian Trust will be doing in South Asia, and to be a part of finding solutions to child trafficking. Children are vulnerable and innocent and have to be protected.”
The decision has the internet divided over whether Perry was the right celebrity for the job.
Others applauded the decision, saying Perry is perfect for the role.
What do you think of the decision? Let us know by tagging us on social media and using the hashtag #HersChat.