Katy Perry visits children in Madagascar with UNICEF - pictures

Katy Perry has teamed up with UNICEF and visited children in Madagascar.

The purpose of the trip was to bring attention to the situation of children in the country, which is one of the poorest in the world.

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Her trip consisted of her visiting a child protection centre, where she met abused and abandoned children and young mothers. Perry also participated in hand-washing to promote proper hygiene and sanitation.

Perry said: "In less than one week here in Madagascar, I went from crowded city slums to the most remote villages, and my eyes were widely opened by the incredible need for a healthy life - nutrition, sanitation, and protection against rape and abuse - which UNICEF are stepping in to help provide.

"I am grateful to UNICEF for giving me the opportunity to see first-hand how their programmes make a real difference in children's lives. Support for UNICEF is saving children, I am a witness to it."

See pictures from Katy Perry's visit to Madagascar below: