Hima Das chosen as UNICEF India's first youth ambassador

The United Nations Children’s Fund - India (UNICEF-India) has been appointed Hima Das (18-years-old) as the first ever youth ambassador.
Teenage sprint sensation Hima Das, who won 3 medals, including gold in 4x400m women's relay at the Asian Games and a historic gold medal at the U-20 World Championship in Finland.
In her role as a Youth Ambassador, Hima will be working towards raising awareness about the rights and needs of children.
Das is the daughter of a farmer from the village of Dhing (Nagaon district) in the state of Assam to Ronjit and Jonali Das belonging to the indigenous Kaibarta community.

Published On : 15 Nov 2018