Katy Perry Takes A Trip To Madagascar With UNICEF

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Fresh from her split with John Mayer, Katy Perry has traveled to Madagascar with UNICEF, where she spent time with abused and abandoned children and young mothers at a local protection center.

This is her first visit as an ambassador for UNICEF, and she helped raise awareness for programs focusing on health, nutrition, child protection, and youth development.

Perry said in a statement:

"In less than one week here in Madagascar, I went from crowded city slums to the most remote villages, and my eyes were widely opened by the incredible need for a healthy life - nutrition, sanitation, and protection against rape and abuse - which UNICEF are stepping in to help provide. I am grateful to UNICEF for giving me the opportunity to see first-hand how their programs make a real difference in children's lives. Support for UNICEF is saving children, I am a witness to it."