As a teacher specialized in working with children with disabilities, he decided to commit his life to making a difference, especially with children. During his studies, he set up the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, whose mission "is to provide services and financial assistance to facilitate fully the integration of children with disabilities into the life environment of those without", by creating awareness "about the diversity of individuals with disabilities and the possibilities inclusion can bring".
He is also an ambassador for UNICEF, the United Nations' international agency for children's rights. UNICEF's purpose is "to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path", a mission that Clay can relate to I'm sure, considering his commitment to children, human rights and justice for every person, anywhere in our world. So far I know he has been to Aceh, Indonesia:
Clay in Aceh with UNICEF
... and to Uganda:
Clay in Uganda with UNICEF
... and probably other places too.
Inclusion. Love. Fun. Life. Four words which express values dear to Clay Aiken!
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