War Child UK has announced Art-Pop singer AURORA and KISS FM presenter Ellie Prohan as their New Music Ambassadors. The two women join the charity in their mission to support children afflicted by wars, using their platform to give exposure to the voices of the ones the most in need.
Nordic-Folk singer, AURORA, has been known for her outspokenness on various social and environmental issues. After rising to fame with her hit ‘Runaway’, the 28-year-old has made a mark on the industry by being an advocate for mental health, climate change and LGBTQIA+ rights making her a voice for ostracised communities.
She released her song ‘My Body Is Not Mine’ back in 2024, a song referencing the Gaza conflict, blurring the lines between her personal struggle and a broader human cry for peace. Having never explicitly confirmed this, the singer did perform the song at a Songs for Gaza event, tweaking the lyrics to directly address the conflict which in return showed the Norwegian’s willingness to lend her voice to those caught in the conflict, using her platform to amplify the cries of the Palestinian people.
Speaking about her new role, AURORA said: “War Child is an organisation I’ve always admired. They have always worked in a way I truly respect. To know how to interfere without overstepping, or changing what does not need to be changed. I am incredibly honoured to have met some of the beautiful people working with War Child, so becoming an ambassador is honestly a dream come true. Especially now, when the world needs people to be there for each other. More than ever. There is a lot of work to do, and I am ready to offer whatever I can. Thank you!”War Child is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict. They’re driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child living through war.”
West London born DJ, presenter and radio host, Ellie Prohan has been well-known in her career for being an advocate. She’s always been very verbal about women, LGBTQIA+, intersectionality, marginalised communities and Middle Eastern rights. Having been last year’s Rio Ferdinand’s Foundation Ambassador, she’s showed her support to the War Child Foundation many times through hosting gigs for the charity’s BRITS Week to leading talks and panels for the their annual Day Of The Girl shows, Ellie happily joins with an already strong connection to the foundation.
This year’s War Child BRITS week shows will see artists such as Cat Burns, Essence Martins, Joy Crookes, Rachel Chinouriri, Frank Turner, Kasabian and Blossoms grace the stages of different London venues.
