Singer/ American Idol star Clay Aiken is on the quest to save the world. Unfortunately he left his bat suit at home and opted for a loose fit look in order to fit in with the natives. All jokes aside, Aiken is out in Afghanistan as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Goodwill Ambassador to raise awareness about the hope and promise he has seen in the young people of the war-torn country.
Aiken told reporters in Kabul today, "The people here are very strong and they are very proud of their country," and praised the “strength and conviction of the Afghan people and their ability to make sure that this country returns to its glory after such a long darkness.”
Aiken has been a Goodwill Ambassador since 2004. Aiken preached to the people saying, “It has been a long winter for Afghanistan and it is Spring time finally.”
Aiken has visited schools in Kabul and in Bamiyan and stated, “As a former teacher I recognize that spark of hope and excitement all children possess when given the opportunity to learn. Rebuilding schools, training teachers, providing essential supplies and teaching materials are just some of the advances UNICEF and its partners have made to keep that hope flourishing.”
