UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry meets children facing immense challenges in Viet Nam
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(VOVworld)- A UNICEF press release says following a visit to Viet Nam, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry is calling for increased focus on children being left behind in one of Asia’s fastest growing economies.
Katy Perry was in rural Ninh Thuan province, among the poorest and most remote regions of Viet Nam. Katy’s visit aimed to draw attention to critical issues impacting the millions of children who are not benefitting equally from prosperity, such as the majority of those living in Ninh Thuan. Many of them told her that they didn’t want to follow in the footsteps of their parents – they dream of being doctors and teachers and breaking the cycle of poverty their parents are living in.
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| On 25 May in Viet Nam, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry (center-left) enjoys a student performance at the Quang Son Daycare Center in Ninh Thuan Province. The daycare center serves children with disabilities, as well as children who are ethnic minorities in the area. |
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| Katy Perry meets with students at the Quang Son Daycare Center in Ninh Thuan Province. |
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| Katy Perry meets with students at the Quang Son Daycare Center in Ninh Thuan Province. |
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| On 25 May 2016 in Viet Nam, students at the Quang Son Daycare Center in Ninh Thuan Province. |
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| Students at the Quang Son Daycare Center in Ninh Thuan Province |
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| Students at the Quang Son Daycare Center in Ninh Thuan Province |
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| On 25 May in Viet Nam, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry stands with students and administrators at the Quang Son Daycare Center in Ninh Thuan Province. |
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| On 26 May in Viet Nam, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry gives her scarf to Ka Da Khang while visiting the Phuoc Thanh Commune Health Centre in Ninh Thuan Province. |
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| Katy Perry (left) attends a home visit with a health worker from the Phuoc Thanh Commune Health Centre in Ninh Thuan Province. Cuong, 2.5, is below the normal weight of a child of his age since he weighs only 7.5kg. His mother Ngich, 22, says Cuong is showing signs of improvement since she started visiting the health center 2 months ago. Health workers come to Ngich’s house on a weekly basis to monitor Cuong and provide high nutritious food rations (HEBI) supplied by UNICEF. |
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On 26 May 2016 in Viet Nam, (left-right) Ngich, 22, with her husband holding her son Cuong, 2.5 at home in in Ninh Thuan Province.
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Katy Perry hugs Linh’s grandmother in Bac Ai district. Linh, (not visible) had no birth certificate, was showing symptoms of malnutrition and was not attending pre-school. A UNICEF-supported Child Protection Case Manager followed up with different public services to provide Linh a birth certificate, treat her malnutrition and enroll her in pre-school. The case still requires close follow up to ensure that Linh starts primary school in September.
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