Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira Appointed As UNICEF Ambassador For Eastern and Southern Africa

Zimbabwean-born, South African national rugby team legend Tendai Mtawarira, also known as ‘The Beast’, has been appointed by UNICEF as a Regional Ambassador for Eastern and Southern Africa. The announcement follows Mtawarira's travels with UNICEF to informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya where he spoke with young girls and boys about challenges with learning in the COVID-19 era, accessing clean drinking water and the significant hurdles families continue to face.

As a UNICEF Regional Ambassador, Mtawarira will use his voice to bring much-needed attention to UNICEF’s humanitarian and development priorities in the Eastern and Southern Africa region. Mtawarira is particularly passionate about improving educational opportunities for the most vulnerable children. Even before the pandemic, a vast majority of African children were experiencing a widespread learning crisis, with COVID-19 only serving to exacerbate the situation.

"I am so honored to take on this new role," said UNICEF Regional Ambassador Tendai Mtawarira. "I believe education is the great equalizer and every child on this continent should be able to access quality learning and fulfill their potential.”

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