UNDP - Pakistan - National Goodwill Ambassadors

One is a sportsman par excellence bringing accolades to the country, while the other is groundbreaking pop singer with a fan following crossing all boundaries. Their fields are different but what they share is a deep feeling for the country and the people of Pakistan.

When UNDP Pakistan approached tennis superstar Aisaam ul Haq Qureshi and popular singer Hadiqa Kiani with a proposal to be our National Goodwill Ambassadors for Early Recovery, they welcomed this opportunity to contribute to the cause of rehabilitating the 20 million Pakistanis whose lives have been adversely affected by the worst floods in the country’s history.

The National Goodwill Ambassadors are devoting their time and resources to spread the word of the UNDP Early Recovery Programme. They will deliver messages of support for early recovery efforts as UNDP launches its programme in 39 of the worst affected areas of the country to restore livelihoods through job creation, repair of basic community infrastructure, and strengthening of local government offices to get public services running again.

In this process they will travel across the country, often in dangerous locations, to UNDP Project sites to oversee reconstruction efforts and bring encouragement and motivation to the people who are rebuilding their lives after the flood devastation.

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July , 27, 2012

UNDP Goodwill Ambassador visits Thatta, Sindh

United Nations Development Programme’s National Goodwill Ambassador, Hadiqa Kiani visited communities of district Thatta of Sindh Province and interacted with village women, children, elders and other beneficiaries of UNDP support in restoring their socio-economic conditions with enhanced sustainability and disaster-resilience.

August , 05, 2011.

UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Antonio Banderas spotlights Horn of Africa food crisis

Geneva, New York - Film star and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Antonio Banderas today launched a global appeal to assist more than 12 million people across the Horn of Africa left in need by famine, drought, conflict and high food prices. Readmore...

July , 22, 2011.

UNDP National Goodwill Ambassador Aisam ul Haq announces US$10,000 donation for flood affectees

United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) National Goodwill Ambassador for Early Recovery and international tennis star, Aisam ul Haq announced a donation of USD 10,000 for flood Early Recovery activities in Pakistan. The donation comes from the Haq Foundation and through funds contributed by the ATP World Tour USA - the professional regulatory body of the game of tennis.

January, 28, 2011.
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi spreading the message of peace and sports

Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, UNDP National Goodwill Ambassador has been very generous in supporting those who have lost everything as an aftermath of devastating floods in Pakistan. During his visit to Gilgit and Hunza, he announced 10,000 USD from Bryan Brothers to provide shelter to homeless. His sympathy and thoughtfulness extends to many avenues, now he is standing by wheelchair tennis players, most of them are soldiers from wars.

November, 26, 2010.
UNDP National Goodwill Ambassador visits flood affected areas in Nowshera

UNDP Pakistan has successfully supported numerous reconstruction projects including street pavements, drainage systems and culverts in flood hit areas while many others are in progress. These projects also constitute UNDP’s Cash for Work programme, wherein community members are provided supplies and paid employment to work on reconstruction of infrastructure in their communities and localities

December, 13, 2010.

30 International Football Stars Join UNDP To Support Haiti, Pakistan.

Zidane, Ronaldo, Drogba and football stars to kick off 8th Match Against Poverty in Piraeus, Greece on December 14. Geneva.cMore than 30 international football players from top teams around the world will compete in Tuesday’s Match Against Poverty hosted this year by Olympiacos Football Club in Piraeus, Greece.

November, 23, 2010.
Zidane, Ronaldo, top footballers to field funds for Haiti, Pakistan in Match Against Poverty

Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassadors Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane today announced that the 8th Annual Match Against Poverty will channel funds into recovery efforts for the catastrophic disasters that hit Haiti and Pakistan this year

November,08 , 2010.
UNDP appoints pop star and top sportsman as National Goodwill Ambassadors

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today appointed award-winning celebrities from the worlds of music and sport as ambassadors for Pakistan’s early recovery effort from the country’s unprecedented floods.