“I am proud to be part of the United Nations Refugee Agency as a special envoy,” said the 20-year-old Canadian, who has been supporting UNHCR since 2020. “I want people to understand how important it is to help refugees, no matter where they are. Refugees need our support to survive, but also access to education and sports. In this way they reach their potential Can. ”

Davis will never forget where he comes from

The FC Bayern professional wants to use his story to achieve something positive. The defender said, “I’ll never forget where I come from.” “I know what it means to be a refugee”. As a prominent footballer, he wanted to be “a voice for refugees”.

When I look at my life, I often ask myself: If I lived in a refugee camp, where would I be? Would I have made it a professional football player? Alphonso davis

UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi welcomed Davis to the group of special ambassadors, including Nigerian singer 2 Baba and Australian actress Cate Blanchett. “Alfonso Davis is a symbol of the power of the game and it is a great honor for us with him,” Grady said.

Ambassadors go to refugee camps or organization conferences and help raise awareness for refugees.

Born in a refugee camp

Davis was born on November 2, 2000 in a refugee camp in Ghana to Liberian parents. He fled the civil war in his home country and fled. At the age of five, the family immigrated to Canada through “rehabilitation”. Davis made his debut for the Canadian national team at the age of 16 – as the youngest player to date.

On January 1, 2019, he moved from Vancouver Whitseps to Munich for over ten million euros. At FC Bayern, the electric-powered Davies developed into a triple winner and fan favorite.