Ghanaian appointed ambassador of Arms Around The Child NGO

Black Stars winger, Christian Atsu has been appointed an ambassador for Arms Around the Child (AATC), a charity that focuses on the protection of children.

Atsu’s appointment was confirmed in a press release issued by the charity on Monday.

“I hope that in accepting this role, I will be able to help Arms Around the Child raise awareness of their work, what they need to help those children in crisis and to show those who do donate what an amazing difference their support can make.”

Despite having a busy footballing schedule and pre-season, Atsu recently traveled back during his summer holidays to his home to spend time with his friends and family. While there, he visited an orphan care home supported by AATC in Senya Beraku.

Atsu said “Meeting the orphans whose lives have been transformed through Arms Around the Child’s support and hearing the sad stories full of abandonment and sorrow, then to see how they have adapted and grown together as one big happy family is inspirational.”

Recognising the pain and sadness that children face when they no longer have parents to support them, he added “It’s clear that many children are suffering, there are 132 million orphans worldwide and I shall do my best to support some of these children in my homeland and beyond. Investing time, talent and resources results in happier and healthier lives.”

Ellie Milner, AATC’s CEO said: “Christian’s contribution to helping raise awareness of the large numbers of orphans and children living in adversity is welcomed. Christian is passionate, empathetic and keen to learn more about how we work to support in the best way he can.”

Atsu moved from Porto to Chelsea back in 2013 and also featured for Everton and Malaga, is an icon in his home nation having attained 30 caps for his national side.

In 2015 Atsu helped his team (the Black Stars) to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa where he was awarded goal of the tournament and the received the coveted player of the tournament accolade.

Culled from Graphic Online