The handsome and good-looking Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker has played many roles onscreen and has done quite a large number of adverts but his new role as a concerned global citizen and active United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Goodwill Ambassador is more about humanity than movies.

The humble Ghanaian actor has joined the long list of superstars such as Agelina Jolie, Barbara Hendricks and Giorgio Armani already appointed for the same role. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. Van expressed his enthusiasm as he assumes his new role.

“It was with great enthusiasm and excitement that endorsed the UNHCR proposal for me to serve as a Goodwill Ambassador because helping people out is something I love to do,” he said As a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Van Vicker will use his status as a star to generate media coverage about the plight of refugees and draw attention to important issues.

Alonge Michael for www.nollywoodgists.com