UNICEF Appoints Ken Legins as New Country Representative for Belize

UNICEF has announced the appointment of Ken Legins as its new Representative for the country. With over 25 years of experience in international development, Legins brings a wealth of expertise in public health, humanitarian-development contexts, and social sector systems building to his new role. Legins officially presented his credentials to Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer, during a courtesy visit in Belmopan. Legins’ extensive career with UNICEF includes high-level positions at its headquarters and in countries such as Iraq and China. His technical expertise and leadership have been instrumental in driving impactful programs in challenging humanitarian and development contexts. Legins will be taking over from Alison Parker who has served in Belize since 2020.