CARE Announces Iman as
First-Ever Global Advocate The organization dedicated to
fighting global poverty by empowering women and girls joins
forces with activist, entrepreneur, and supermodel to bolster
efforts to achieve social justice internationally and
domestically New York, NY (Sept 24, 2019) -
Today, CARE, the leading global anti-poverty and humanitarian
organization, announced that activist, entrepreneur, and
supermodel Iman has been appointed its first ever Global
Advocate. In the role, which was created for her, Iman will work
to lift up and strengthen CARE’s ongoing work to create a world
where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity
and security.
Drawing on her experiences as a Somali refugee, Iman has long used the
platform she built as an activist, entrepreneur and supermodel
to advocate for human rights and the safety and security of
people around the world. Her work in support of women’s and
girls’ rights and empowerment makes her a natural partner for
CARE. “I believe steadfastly in the dignity of all people and
know without a doubt that women are the key to ensuring a world
in which everyone can live a life free from poverty, violence,
discrimination and human rights violations,” said Iman. “The
world’s oldest and most persistent human challenges will require
21st century solutions.
CARE, which has been at the forefront of the fight to end
poverty since World War II, is spearheading the innovation that
will deliver bold and sustainable change. I’m excited to embark
on this journey together, betting on women and girls to catalyze
positive forward movement for everyone both globally and
locally.”
Iman will work alongside CARE to expand and amplify the
organization’s work. Inspired by CARE’s success empowering women
in developing nations, helping them to earn a living and support
their families, Iman’s initial endeavor will involve leading
efforts to build similar anti-poverty programs domestically.
“Iman has spent her life using her considerable talent as a
model and entrepreneur to advocate on behalf of vulnerable
people.
Similarly, throughout its 75 year history, CARE has worked
tirelessly to improve the lives of the world's poorest. Together
we can multiply our impact as tackle global issues in our next
75 years. We are deeply honored to have Iman’s support, trust,
and voice as she joins our team in an official capacity,” said
CARE President & CEO Michelle Nunn.
Iman is scheduled to make her first public appearance as CARE’s
Global Advocate during Advertising Week New York on September
25. She will join Michelle Nunn for a conversation about the
power of storytelling in the face of international conflicts and
crises.
ABOUT CARE Founded in 1945 with the creation of the CARE
Package®, CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting
global poverty. CARE places special focus on working alongside
women and girls because, equipped with the proper resources,
they have the power to lift whole families and entire
communities out of poverty. That’s why women and girls are at
the heart of CARE’s community-based efforts to confront hunger,
ensure nutrition and food security for all, improve education
and health, create economic opportunity and respond to
emergencies. In 2018, CARE worked in 95 countries and reached
more than 56 million people around the world. |