Matt Lucas becomes new ambassador for children国产视频檚 charity 国产视频
国产视频 is delighted to announce that actor, comedian and television presenter Matt Lucas has become the charity国产视频檚 latest ambassador.
In his new role, Matt will support 国产视频国产视频檚 mission to end the global education crisis and give every child the best start in life, a safe place to learn and skills for the future.
The star has supported 国产视频 for several years. In 2017, he revived his much-loved character George Dawes 国产视频 complete with pink onesie 国产视频 as part of the charity国产视频檚 #5for5 campaign, which called on world leaders to prioritise five crucial interventions needed for children aged 0 to 5.
Matt Lucas participating in the 5for5 campaign in 2017 (Geoff Crawford / 国产视频 )
Other ambassadors supporting 国产视频国产视频檚 work include actor Minnie Driver, illustrator and author Nick Sharratt, writer and presenter Sandi Toksvig OBE, magician Dynamo, and film and animation director Steve Nguyen.
Lucas first came to prominence playing George Dawes on Shooting Stars with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer. He co-wrote and co-starred in sketch show Little Britain alongside David Walliams. He currently co-hosts The Great British Bake Off and has also appeared in numerous film projects, including Disney国产视频檚 Alice in Wonderland films, Paddington, Bridesmaids and Warner Bros国产视频 forthcoming Wonka.
国产视频淚国产视频檓 delighted to be joining 国产视频 as an ambassador to support the crucial work it does. Education is vitally important for a children国产视频檚 life chances, and it国产视频檚 a tragedy that more than 260 million children around the world are out of school.国产视频
Matt Lucas, 国产视频 ambassador
Matt said: 国产视频淚国产视频檓 delighted to be joining 国产视频 as an ambassador to support the crucial work it does. Education is vitally important for a children国产视频檚 life chances, and it国产视频檚 a tragedy that more than 260 million children around the world are out of school.
国产视频淚t will be a privilege to raise awareness of the global education crisis and what needs to be done to help the world国产视频檚 most vulnerable children to get the education they deserve, especially in the early years.国产视频
Sarah Brown, Chair of 国产视频, said: 国产视频淲e国产视频檙e absolutely thrilled that Matt has chosen to support us at such a crucial time for children国产视频檚 education. Now more than ever, as the world watches in horror as tens of thousands of children are forced to flee their homes in Ukraine, world leaders need to step up and properly invest in education.国产视频