Marco Spaumer has a chance to put human rights in the spotlight as a global goodwill ambassador. Image: Twitter
Marco Spaumer new goodwill ambassador for NPO the Justice Desk
Actor and presenter Marco Spaumer is joining the organisation to help promote human rights.
Marco Spaumer has a chance to put human rights in the spotlight as a global goodwill ambassador. Image: Twitter
The non-profit organisation recently announced that the Suidooster star would be coming on board as one of its goodwill ambassadors.
“I feel so incredibly fortunate to be part of the Justice Desk’s team, who work tirelessly, and always passionately, to alleviate the suffering experienced by so many of our nation’s people,” Spaumer said.
“I cannot call myself a child of Africa if I do not live my life according to the Ubuntu philosophy, where I can only be because someone else is.”
More about the Justice Desk
The Justice Desk is an award-winning human rights organisation that operates in three African countries — South African, Zambia and Zimbabwe — and aims to empower local people by helping them better understand their human rights.
The organisation focuses on four key areas: Gender-based violence (GBV), children’s rights, trafficking in persons (TIP) and human rights education.
This is where Spaumer comes in as he will bring the influence and reach of his platforms to raise awareness and support the organisation’s work.
Spaumer using his platform for good
“The Justice Desk is absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside Marco as we continue to educate and empower individuals and communities to build a more just and equal world,” the Justice Desk’s CEO and founder, Jessica Dewhurst, said.
“Marco’s passion for advancing the human hrights of all people makes him the perfect fit for our mission.
“Welcome to the Justice Desk family, Marco!”
Actor also part-time psychology student
Spaumer is best known for his role as Tim, the architect on Suidooster, as well for previous roles in other South African soapies, such as 7de Laan, Binnelanders and Geraamtes in die Klas.
He is also known for presenting the MK and kykNET show Ser and the kykNET & Kie magazine show Kollig.
The 29-year-old studied musical theatre at the Tshwane University of Technology and is also a part-time psychology student.
Spaumer a promoter of gender and queer rights
Spaumer identifies as a queer man, and strongly believes in the value of gender and queer rights.
“In order for me to live fully and completely, those who walk this earth alongside me need to live fully and completely as well,” Spaumer said.
“I want another’s life to matter as much as my own, to be protected as much as my own, and to be as joyful and free and welcomed as much as my own.”
FUN FACT: Marco has a twin brother named Marcel, who is involved in the production of Suidooster as a story developer.
