Kirsty Young is Unicef UK’s new President
Howard Lake | 6 January 2016 | News
Unicef UK has announced that TV and radio presenter Kirsty Young is to become the charity’s new President, taking over from Lord Ashdown who has served in the position for the last six years.
Young, who presents Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4 and a variety of television programmes, began her broadcasting career twenty five years ago at BBC Radio Scotland. She has supported Unicef UK for many years, and recently helped to launch 7: The David Beckham Fund for Unicef.
David Bull and Kirsty Young at the launch of 7: The David Beckham Fund for Unicef
David Bull, Executive Director, Unicef UK said that Young “brings incredible experience to the role alongside a strong belief in Unicef’s work for children across the world”.
He added:
“Kirsty is able to speak about the issues facing these children with authority and passion. I am excited to have brought a powerful new voice to our mission for children. Kirsty has a natural synergy with Unicef, its values and our desire to put children first. Her experience of current affairs made Kirsty a natural choice for President and we look forward to working with her over the coming years.”
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