Daniel Bruhl appointed Goodwill Ambassador by UN World Food Programme

Daniel Bruhl appointed Goodwill Ambassador by UN World Food Programme

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: November 12 2021

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  • Daniel Bruhl, a Spanish-German actor, has been selected as a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN World Food Programme WFP.
  • The actor, who is known for roles in films such as Rush, Goodbye Lenin, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Baron Zemo, will assist the humanitarian organisation in its aim to achieve a world without hunger.
  • As a Goodwill Ambassador, Bruhl will raise awareness about the millions of people who go to bed hungry every night and rally his followers to advocate for a world without hunger.

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About World Food Programme

  • Headquarters: Rome
  • Founded: 1961
  • Got Noble Peace Prize: 2020
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