UN appoints teen sailor Jessica Watson rep for World Food Programme

6:01 AM Fri 27 May 2011 GMT

'Jessica Watson seen here as the Perth 2011 Ambassador to ISAF Sailing World Championship' Perth 2011

TThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) appointed Jessica Watson, who wowed us all when she sailed non-stop around the world, as the agency's Youth Representative in support of the global fight against hunger.. Eighteen-year-old Jessica, who completed the non-stop voyage around the world last year in her yacht Ella's Pink Lady, joins a growing group of celebrities, sportspersons and statesmen worldwide who are promoting WFP's work and giving a voice to the hungry. She will focus on child hunger and inspire both new generations and opinion makers as she raises awareness and funds for WFP's school feeding programmes. 'It's ...

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by WBR