Drew Barrymore 'moved' by Kenya visit

Los Angeles – A recent visit to Kenya and a conversation with a group of school children left actress Drew Barrymore "moved".

Barrymore was reportedly "moved" when she went on a trip to Kenya because of how passionate the children were about getting an education.

"I was doing a job and didn't have a kid's life. I wanted to learn more about why these kids were so passionate, walking so far and overfilling their classrooms." 

Drew says her trip to Kenya made her realise how important it is to donate money to people living in third world countries because it has such a positive impact on their lives.

Speaking in the Visionaries issue of Conde Nest Traveller magazine, she said: "It's amazing to me that the kids mention professions which involve helping others, that they are naturally philanthropic. People can feel unconfident about sending money into the void of a charity.

"But when you find something like this that speaks to your heart, it gives you the courage to look beyond your own problems and take the first small steps to try as an individual to make an impact. The World Food Programme is a great organisation. There are many celebrities such as Christina Aguilera, Jim Carey who are involved." 

The 36-year-old actress became famous at the age of seven for her role in the 1982 film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.