Priyanka Chopra visits schoolchildren in Ethiopia as an UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador... after wowing at Cannes Film Festival

She spent quality time with husband Nick Jonas at the glittering Cannes Film Festival last week.

And Priyanka Chopra jetted to Ethiopia as part of her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, with the Hollywood superstar looking delighted as she met with schoolchildren.

The former Quantico actress, 36, has travelled to Addis Ababa to support a program that empowers girls and boys - and documented the trip on Instagram. 

Support: Priyanka Chopra jetted to Ethiopia as part of her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, with the Hollywood superstar looking delighted as she met with schoolchildren

Support: Priyanka Chopra jetted to Ethiopia as part of her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, with the Hollywood superstar looking delighted as she met with schoolchildren

Capital: The former Quantico actress, 36, has travelled to Addis Ababa to support a program that empowers girls and boys - and documented the trip on Instagram

Capital: The former Quantico actress, 36, has travelled to Addis Ababa to support a program that empowers girls and boys - and documented the trip on Instagram

Showing her backing for the children's charity, the star donned a white t-shirt emblazoned with the organisation's logo as she met with the children at the Bambasi Refugee Camp Primary School.

She wrote 'There is a shortage of trained teachers, with one teacher for every 89 students.

'This second grade class is taught by Hubahiro, she is a refugee child who is an 8th grade student at the school...she teaches grades 1-4 in the morning, and in the afternoon attends school to continue her education. 

'Like her mother, who is also a refugee and teacher at the school, she earns a small stipend. 

On board: The star met with members of the  Gender Club during her time in Ethiopia

On board: The star met with members of the  Gender Club during her time in Ethiopia

Meeting: As part of her role as an ambassador she also met Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, the first female president of the country

Meeting: As part of her role as an ambassador she also met Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, the first female president of the country

'When I first met the kids they were extremely introverted and timid. It took a lot of tickles and cuddles to get them to interact with me. Thank you Hubahiro for translating and helping the kids understand that I was a friend.'

As part of her role as an ambassador she also met  Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde, the first female president of the country.

Priyanka wrote: 'Day 1: My first visit was to the Sibiste Negasi Primary School in Addis Ababa. In Ethiopia, primary school enrollment between 2000 and 2017 has TRIPLED. This is because of the Ethiopian government's investment in education and its dedication to the future of the country... but there is still so much work to do.

'2.6 million children of primary and secondary school age are out of school, and 50% of children attending school drop out by grade 8. 

Support; The star met with schoolchildren during her visit

Support; The star met with schoolchildren during her visit 

'Because of poverty, children are responsible for much more than just learning, like caring for siblings, walking miles to collect water and other house hold chores...things that should not be a child's responsibility at any age.'

She added: 'A child is a child. UNICEF's efforts, along with a very committed government, are focused on getting every child in school, ensuring every child has a quality education, and that every child completes school. 

'Thank you Principal Abebech, Dagmawit (7th grade), and all the other students who made my first day in Ethiopia so special.'   

The star recently enjoyed a week at the Cannes Film Festival with her Jonas Brothers rocker husband Nick, 26. Nick and Priyanka tied the knot in a lavish wedding at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India, in December last year.

Delight: The star was revelling in her work as an ambassador for the charity

Delight: The star was revelling in her work as an ambassador for the charity 

Singer: Priyanka's husband Nick Jonas was seen in Paris with the band
Here he is: Kevin Jonas looked handsome for his appearance

Singers; Priyanka's husband Nick Jonas and his brother Kevin were seen in Paris 

Talented: Sucker hitmaker Joe looked stylish in an electric blue shirt and slacks

Talented: Sucker hitmaker Joe looked stylish in an electric blue shirt and slacks 

Beaming: The siblings appeared in great spirits as they posed for cameras

Beaming: The siblings appeared in great spirits as they posed for cameras

Giddy: Kevin and Joe couldn't contain their delight as they greeted fans on arrival in the French capital
Giddy: Kevin and Joe couldn't contain their delight as they greeted fans on arrival in the French capital

Giddy: Kevin and Joe couldn't contain their delight as they greeted fans on arrival in the French capital

Dapper man: Nick looked effortlessly cool in his khaki green jacket and chinos

Dapper man: Nick looked effortlessly cool in his khaki green jacket and chinos

The musician popped the question while the couple were on holiday on the Greek island of Crete in August 2018, just a few months after dating rumours first emerged.

Nick recalled how Priyanka took her time in giving him an answer to his proposal of marriage.

He told Vogue: 'I got down on one knee, again, and I said, 'Will you make me the happiest man in the world and marry me?'

'No joke — she took about 45 seconds. Forty-five seconds of silence. 'I'm going to put this ring on your finger now unless you have any objections'.' 

Happy couple: The star recently enjoyed a week at the Cannes Film Festival with her Jonas Brothers rocker husband Nick, 26

Happy couple: The star recently enjoyed a week at the Cannes Film Festival with her Jonas Brothers rocker husband Nick, 26

 

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