Greta Thunberg has a new job: What does the climate activist actually do?

Just a few months before the coronavirus pandemic hit, Swedish teenager Greta Thunbergand her fellow campaigners had organised the largest climate protest in history. But due to the lockdowns that followed and the isolation of entire countries, Thunberg's climate movement has been stalled.

A new task for the climate activist

Two years later, however, the young Swede is making headlines again, because she has a new important job: Thunberg has been appointed ambassador for a Swedish charitable foundation.

The foundation in question is Min Stora Dag, which means 'My special day' in German and was founded in 2000. It grants wishes to seriously ill children and creates unforgettable experiences for them and their families.

Greta feels comfortable in her new role

The 19-year-old Swedish climate activist has been involved with the foundation for some time, but has now taken the next step and become the official ambassador for Min Stora Dag.

Thunberg has not given up the fight against climate change and will continue to work for environmental protection. Her new job is just another task for her. In a video posted on Min Stora Dag's website, she says she is honoured to take on this role:

To me it means a lot because I think it is important to highlight the struggle that many children and young people with serious illnesses and diagnoses fight every day in silence... For children who have diagnoses or illnesses, it takes more than just medication to get well. You need this joy, which is vital, because you simply need to feel meaningful.

Since Thunberg herself has suffered from a rare disease since childhood and also talks openly about her Asperger's syndrome, it means a lot to her to be able to help other children.

This article has been translated from Gentside DE.

Sources:

- Min Stora Dag: 'Greta Thunberg becomes an ambassador for Min Stora Dag'

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