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Yang Lan

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UNICEF Ambassador Yang Lan is one of China's most popular broadcast journalists and most successful entrepreneurs. Her talk show Yang Lan One on One has given Chinese audiences in-depth perspective on such people as President Bill Clinton, Henry Kissinger and Jack Welch.

The co-founder and Chairperson of Sun Media Group, Yang Lan has received numerous awards and honors for her business success, including being named one of the “Top Ten Women Entrepreneurs” in 2002, and being honored as one of ten “National Women Pace Setters” by the All China Women's Federation in 2010.

Born in Beijing, Yang Lan is renowned for her philanthropy in China. She founded the Sun Culture Foundation and received China's National Philanthropy Award in 2008.

As UNICEF Ambassador, Yang Lan continues her dedication and commitment to social service and children. In her work with UNICEF, Yang Lan raises awareness about breastfeeding, the importance of vaccination to prevent childhood diseases, and about how hand-washing with soap after using the toilet and before eating saves lives.

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