Vanessa Kirby has been appointed as War Child UK's latest global ambassador, and is supporting the charity's Learn To Live campaign, in partnership with The Evening Standard, which aims to connect schoolchildren from around the world, from the UK to war zone countries including Iraq.

The British actress took to social media to announce the news, posting 'Working with [War Child] this last year has changed my life, like the many littlest lives they help to change every day. To help them heal from the trauma of living through the most desperate of situations. To give back the childhoods stolen by wars created by adults. Thank you so much for having me, War Child. I am so determined to help you grow. #LearnToLive'.