Sanaa Lathan Explains Why Her Activism Work and Career in Entertainment Are Linked
etonline.comSanaa Lathan has served as a Global Ambassador for International Medical Corps, a humanitarian nonprofit that delivers global health services in 30 countries worldwide.Now, Lathan is being honored with the International Medical Corps Global Citizen award at the International Medical Corps 2022 Annual Awards Celebration on Thursday, Sept.
29 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. The star has been dedicated to helping the organization through advocacy work and in-person assistance in its efforts to rebuild hospitals in Ukraine, deliver emergency medical services in Afghanistan, provide mental health services to survivors of hurricanes in Puerto Rico, and more. «I am extremely proud to be part of this courageous and committed family.
It has given me a way to step up, be involved, have meaningful impact on our global community, and to be hopeful,» she tells ET ahead of the event.«International Medical Corps is not fancy or flashy.
They are tenacious, gutsy and resolute, doing important work in difficult and dangerous environments. They see things every day that most of us cannot even imagine, carrying out work most are unable to do.
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