Chiyaan Vikram seems to have made a habit of adding feathers to his cap. The latest one is that the actor has been selected as the Youth Envoy for the UN Habitat (United Nations Human Settlement Programme).
Vikram is part of the Asian Contingent wherein only 4 envoys have been selected from around the world. He has been invited for the 23rd Governing Council meet in Nairobi, Kenya. The convention runs from April 11 to 15.
Speaking from Nairobi, Vikram said he is, “Honoured to be part of this prestigious organisation which works towards eradication of poverty, providing sustainable Urban Development and improved livelihoods especially for the poor.”
He further elaborated that, “The UN-Habitat’s overall aim is to stimulate a healthy urban development and to promote a green economy through environment development. The collective challenge is to eradicate slums and provide adequate housing as well as an improved and sustainable supply of water for domestic, industrial and emergency use for the people.”
According to the versatile actor, cinema has given him so much and he now wants to return something to the people by carrying forward the goals and mandates of the UN Habitat. People wish to change the future of cities for a better tomorrow and Vikram wants to help be this change.
Vikram is actively involved in social activities and is the Brand Ambassador of Sanjeevini Trust, a charitable organisation as well as the Goodwill Ambassador of Vidya Sudha, a school for children with special needs.
He has also started the The Vikram Foundation which works towards providing aid to the disabled and under privileged.
He is also the precipitator of The Kasi Eye camp which actively conducts free eye.In continuation of his various social activities, Vikram, as an actor youth Icon, will now carry across the message and work towards fulfilling the aims and goals of the UN.
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Did he ever acknowledge that he belongs to our community ?
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