The UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador By Gary Paulsen

A man, a myth, a possible candidate for the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador? Who else could it be but Gary Paulsen? Angelina Jolie has stepped down from her post at UNICEF, a non-profit organization that fights for children’s rights and well being around the world, leaving it in desperate need of a Goodwill Ambassador to spread their message to the public. Despite the fact that many people believe that Eleanor Roosevelt should be the next Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, Gary Paulsen would be infinitely better suited for the position; Paulsen is courageous, empathetic, and caring. This man is truly brave. One may not know, but this iconic author ran away from his home at a young age. In his own words “With the drinking at home and all the kind of problems it caused I couldn’t live in the house.” (Paulsen 144). Despite the fact that Gary Paulsen had to create his own home in a basement, he put himself through school. In order to buy clothes and books, he would risk his life by working late every
Even though Dirk was his dog, protector, and only friend, he left the canine companion on a farm. Gary Paulsen saw how happy the dog was with the owner of the farm and sacrificed his own security for the well being of Dirk. This action shows kindness and caring beyond measure. At UNICEF this compassion is an essential trait. Nobody wants a leader that does not care for what they are doing. Paulsen’s heart would push him to try to save as many children as he could. He would passionately work for the wellbeing of children all around the world, just like he worked for the well being of Dirk. The more a person felt for the children, the more a person is willing to sacrifice to help them, the better they would be for the position. Gary Paulsen’s actions exemplify sacrifice, compassion, heart, and kindness, all of which could make him the best Goodwill Ambassador UNICEF has ever