Gaby Moreno is named UNICEF Guatemala goodwill ambassador

Guatemala, 28 February 2020 – Gaby Moreno, a renowned Guatemalan singer-songwriter and guitarist, has been named UNICEF Guatemala Goodwill Ambassador, the first Ambassador at the national level, a distinction through which she takes on a key role in promoting the rights of children and adolescents in the country. 

Gaby Moreno, sensitive and committed to addressing the problems faced by Guatemalan children, stated, “The most precious thing in Guatemala is its people, especially its children. Therefore, it is an honour for me to add my voice to UNICEF Guatemala and its partners, to support the most disadvantaged, promote and defend the rights of all girls and boys, everywhere and always.” 

In her capacity as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Gaby Moreno joins a long and prestigious list of global personalities whose commitment to children's rights has led them to join forces with UNICEF, dating back to actor Danny Kaye in 1954, Audrey Hepburn, Peter Ustinov, Nana Mouskouri and Roger Moore, who visited Guatemala in the past, to current ones like Shakira, David Beckham, Liam Neeson and Orlando Bloom, among others. 

UNICEF celebrities come from different backgrounds and have different personal stories, but they all share a common commitment to improving the lives of children around the world. 

“I am delighted to welcome Gaby Moreno to the UNICEF family. Gaby is and will be an important ally in our work. We are proud to have her support for the benefit of all children in Guatemala,” said Carlos Carrera, UNICEF Representative in Guatemala. 

About Gaby Moreno 

Gaby Moreno was born in Guatemala City on 16 December 1981. Her music is inspired by the genres of blues, jazz, soul and R&B. At the age of 15 she recorded the National Anthem of Guatemala in its most emotional version. She studied in Los Angeles, California, with the noted Seth Riggs, teacher of world-renowned artists. At 18 she received the Arco Iris Maya award, as the best female singer. She studied music at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood. She has been signed to the Warner, Epic, Sony and Jive labels in the United States. In 2013, she recorded the song Kiss of Fire with British singer and actor Hugo Laurie, with whom she has undertaken a recital tour of Europe and became the first Guatemalan to win a Latin Grammy award.