UNDP names Darren Espanto first youth celebrity advocate

Romar Fernando

April 20, 2020

• PANOORIN: Bagong @UNDP Philippines Youth Advocate na si Darren Espanto nagbahagi ng maikling mensahe para sa mga kabataang Pilipino!

  Ang ating layunin: WALANG MAIIWAN!

  #DarrenEspanto4UNDP

  Posted by UNDP Philippines on Tuesday, April 14, 2020

   

  The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has appointed singer Darren Espanto as the very first celebrity youth advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

  “But I am also keen to be involved in programs related to climate change and biodiversity conservation. Many times, I find myself wondering what the world will be like by the time I have my own kids. What is the legacy we will leave to our children? It worries me a lot. So I see my partnership with UNDP as a way of being relevant, it’s my chance to learn how to make my life more meaningful and I see it as a wonderful opportunity to make a change,” said Espanto during the digital appointment ceremony on April 8 in the presence of UNDP Philippines Resident Representative Titon Mitra.

  The UNDP- SDG is focusing on climate action, biodiversity conservation and youth empowerment. It also strengthens the capacity of institutions through several advocacy and development projects, focused on vulnerable sectors.

  “We see young people like Darren as potential agents of change, who can truly make an impact in creating a more sustainable world as it is their futures at stake. Thus, we are very happy to have Darren on board. With his impressive social media presence and his reach among the youth, I believe that he will be an excellent UNDP advocate, who will bring a youthful and creative perspective to the social and environmental issues that we face today,” said Titon Mitra.

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