Malaysia-based teen selected as youth ambassador for South Africa’s Noah’s Ark Foundation

Jarvis didn’t think twice about parting with his savings to support South Africa's Noah's Ark Foundation. Photos: Harsachin Kumar

Last month, Kuala Lumpur-based Indian student Jarvis Talwar, 13, emailed South Africa's Noah’s Ark Foundation with the intention of donating half his yearly pocket money to its cause of saving animals.

Never in his wildest dreams did he expect to be chosen as its World Youth ambassador.