Michael Kors was the man of the hour on Tuesday night, when he was honored by the World Food Program for his leadership in fighting world hunger. Olivia Wilde (who’s also heavily involved in world hunger initiatives) was on hand to speak about Kors’ efforts, while Vice President Joe Biden passed him the annual McGovern-Dole Leadership Award at the Organization of American States in D.C. Others joined the event to support Kors, including models Cameron Russell, Jessica Hart, and Beverly Johnson.
In 2012, Michael Kors Inc. signed a multi-year partnership agreement with the U.N. World Food Programme to raise awareness and funding; proceeds of the brand’s watches benefit school meals programs in Cambodia, Mozambique, Nicaragua, and Uganda. Since then, 13 million meals have been raised through the “Watch Hunger Stop” campaign. As an ambassador to WFP, Kors personally uses his reach to spread awareness.
“I’m thrilled and humbled to receive this award, and more importantly, to be a part of the incredible work that WFP does day in and day out, all over the world, to help fight hunger,” said Kors in a press statement.
“Michael’s partnership with WFP is helping children in impoverished countries return to and remain in the classroom—simply by providing good nutrition,” said WFP USA board chair Hunter Biden. “Having traveled around the world with WFP and seen the impact of the agency’s school meals program, I know that WFP, thanks to the support of partners like Michael Kors, are removing hunger as a barrier to education.”
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- “WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 12: Honoree designer Michael Kors arrives at the World Food Program USA’s Annual McGovern-Dole Leadership Award Ceremony at Organization of American States on April 12, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for World Food Program USA)”
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- “WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 12: Model Cameron Russell arrives at the World Food Program USA’s Annual McGovern-Dole Leadership Award Ceremony at Organization of American States on April 12, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for World Food Program USA)”
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- “WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 12: Model Jessica Hart attends the World Food Program USA’s Annual McGovern-Dole Leadership Award Ceremony at Organization of American States on April 12, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for World Food Program USA)”
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- “WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 12: Honoree designer Michael Kors and model Beverly Johnson arrive at the World Food Program USA’s Annual McGovern-Dole Leadership Award Ceremony at Organization of American States on April 12, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for World Food Program USA)”
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- “WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 12: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (R) awards designer Michael Kors the World Food Program USA’s McGovern-Dole Leadership Award at Organization of American States on April 12, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Teresa Kroeger/Getty Images for World Food Program USA)”
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- “WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 12: (L-R) Lance Le Pere, designer Michael Kors, and World Food Program USA Board Chairman Hunter Biden attend the World Food Program USA’s Annual McGovern-Dole Leadership Award Ceremony at Organization of American States on April 12, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Teresa Kroeger/Getty Images for World Food Program USA)”
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- “WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 12: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks on stage at the World Food Program USA’s Annual McGovern-Dole Leadership Award Ceremony at Organization of American States on April 12, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Teresa Kroeger/Getty Images for World Food Program USA)”
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- “WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 12: Actress Olivia Wilde honors designer Michael Kors at the World Food Program USA’s Annual McGovern-Dole Leadership Award Ceremony at Organization of American States on April 12, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for World Food Program USA)”
Photography: Getty Images
